Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Chartered Town Planner to deliver complex planning projects. The ideal candidate will possess chartered membership with the RTPI and have extensive experience in town planning within a consultancy environment. This role offers opportunities for mentoring, flexible working options, and a competitive salary within a professional team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the RTPI required.
• Experience in town planning ideally within consultancy.
• Confident in dealing with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate planning applications.
• Deliver commercially sound planning advice to clients.

Skills

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Experience in town planning

Knowledge of the UK planning system

Strong report writing skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Position: Senior Chartered Town Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Planning Potential, a respected and independent planning consultancy, in the appointment of a Senior Chartered Town Planner for their Newcastle office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a friendly and forward-thinking team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base across the UK.

The Role:

As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects for a diverse mix of clients across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use sectors. You will be supported by experienced professionals while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development activities.

You will be expected to:

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate planning applications and appeals
• Deliver commercially sound planning advice to private sector clients
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultees
• Draft planning statements, representations, and design and access statements
• Contribute to client retention and identify new business opportunities

Requirements:

• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
• Confident in dealing with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Strong report writing, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• A network of local contacts in the North East
• Experience in public consultations and appeal work
• Business development or fee proposal experience

Why Join?

• Work with a well-established and respected consultancy
• Access a wide range of high-quality projects and clients
• Collaborative, supportive, and professional team environment
• Flexible working options and genuine career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

To find out more or apply for this position, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
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