Strategic Planning Lead — Associate/Partner Level

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Pension plan

Paid subscriptions

Bonuses

Maternity/Paternity pay

Long‑service awards

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Beach Baker Property Recruitment is seeking a Planning Consultant at Associate or Partner level in Newcastle. You will lead a planning team, oversee complex planning applications, and drive strategic planning and land promotion initiatives within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide commercially focused planning advice to clients and colleagues, identify opportunities, and mentor professionals to sustain high standards and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead planning teams and deliver complex planning projects.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Experience in development management, EIA and development plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of planning consultants.
• Oversee and support complex planning applications.
• Coordinate and respond to development plan consultations.
• Provide clear, commercially driven planning advice to clients and colleagues.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, building strong and lasting client relationships.
• Foster a positive, motivated and high‑performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Education

Planning degree

Job description

Beach Baker Property Recruitment is seeking a Planning Consultant at Associate or Partner level in Newcastle. You will lead a planning team, oversee complex planning applications, and drive strategic planning and land promotion initiatives within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide commercially focused planning advice to clients and colleagues, identify opportunities, and mentor professionals to sustain high standards and growth.