Senior Town Planner

Job Description

About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role - Fairhurst is excited to announce that we are expanding our team in Newcastle and are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Town Planner. As a leading planning consultancy, we work with an impressive range of public and private sector clients, providing expert advice and securing planning permissions for high-profile development projects across the UK.

We have a continuously expanding and diverse workload, offering an exciting variety of projects across multiple sectors. Our expertise in planning and environmental consultancy covers sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment. At the heart of our service is a commitment to passion and integrity in offering our clients transparent and unparalleled advice. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals and aspirations at every stage of your journey with an emphasis on offering opportunities for learning and growth, enabling you to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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 We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in planning and at least 3+ years’ experience
• Preferably Chartered with the RTPI
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• 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 WE OFFER YOU

• 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
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefits here.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

To apply for this position, send your CV to recruitment@fairhurst.co.uk stating the position for which you are applying.

Please note that at this time, we cannot sponsor visas for candidates currently residing outside the UK – we apologise in advance for this.