Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner in Newcastle. The successful candidate will lead diverse planning projects, engage with stakeholders, and provide expert advice while mentoring junior staff. Offering a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Comprehensive training opportunities

Contributory pension plan

Interest-free travel loan scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Bonus schemes including loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years' experience in planning consultancy or EIA management.
• Proactive approach to solve planning issues.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a vast range of planning projects and clients.
• Prepare and submit planning applications in compliance with regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities for project advocacy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Sustainability

Education

Relevant qualifications in planning

Chartered with the RTPI

Job description

Senior Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy with their search for a Senior Planner. They have an impressive range of public and private sector clients, providing expert advice and securing planning permissions for high-profile development projects across the UK.

They are continuously expanding and offering an exciting variety of projects across multiple sectors. They specialise in planning and environmental consultancy and covers sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment.

At the forefront of their services is offering their clients transparent and unparalleled advice.

Candidates are required to have:

• Relevant qualifications in planning and at least 3+ years’ experience
• Preferably Chartered with the RTPI
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
• Work and mentor junior staff
• Experience in planning consultancy or EIA management is desirable
• A commitment to sustainability and responsible development.

What does the role involve?

• Collaborte with clients to understand their planning needs and guide them through the planning process.
• Lead and manage a vast range of projects and clients.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Work on Planning projects in various regimes, such as Marine, Environmental, Renewable and Major Infrastructure.
• Engage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities to advocate for projects.
• Conduct thorough assessments to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Manage EIA projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.
• Stay current with planning legislation, policy updates, and best practices in the field.

What does this role offer?

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award

If this Senior Planner role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 006 to discuss further!