Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Carrington West is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role offers flexible hybrid working, with three days in the office, and a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 plus benefits.

You’ll work within a close-knit team on diverse projects, taking ownership of your own work while collaborating with colleagues. The team handles environmental impact assessments, major applications, infrastructure, and strategic development,

Qualifications

• Experience in town planning, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience managing or contributing to planning applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive, commercially aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects within the town planning team.
• Manage planning applications and advise clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to delivery of major and complex projects.

Skills

Town planning

UK planning system

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Education

MRTPI or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne - 3 days per week in the office

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits

Working pattern: Flexible hybrid working

Carrington West are pleased to be working with working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their close-knit planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and work alongside an experienced team in a genuinely flexible and supportive environment.

The Role

You’ll be joining a planning team of eight, led by an experienced planning professional, comprising Associates, a Senior Planner, Planners and Assistant Planners.

The team works across a varied portfolio, with particular experience in:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Major planning applications
• Large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strategic development
• Complex planning matters

As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team. You’ll be involved in managing planning applications, advising clients and stakeholders, and contributing to the delivery of major and complex projects.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience working within town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Experience managing or contributing to planning applications
• Ideally, exposure to major applications, EIA or infrastructure projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive, commercially aware approach
• MRTPI or working towards chartership would be advantageous

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and is keen to continue developing their career.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
• A highly flexible approach to working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to major and interesting projects
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals

If you’re a Senior Town Planner looking for a new opportunity where you can work on high-profile projects while maintaining genuine flexibility, we’d be keen to hear from you.