Town Planner in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Town Planner to enhance their planning team. This role offers the chance to prepare and manage a range of planning applications while working closely with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI accredited degree, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. This position promotes career growth in a supportive environment, offering flexible and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Career progression

Involvement in high profile projects

Friendly, supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a planning role, preferably in consultancy or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning applications, statements, and supporting documents.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting planning appeals and development plan representations.
• Conducting research and site appraisals.
• Monitoring planning policy and assisting with site promotion.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RTPI accredited degree or equivalent

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancies on their search for a talented Town Planner to join their growing team based in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced planning team working on a wide range of major projects across the UK.

Why join this team?

The planning team works collaboratively across sectors including energy, infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial development. You'll be part of a practice that values quality and innovation and is committed to delivering planning solutions that balance technical excellence with real-world impact.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Career progression in a growing, well established consultancy
• Involvement in high profile and complex development projects
• Friendly, supportive working environment with a collaborative culture

About the Role:

As a Town Planner, you will support the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and appeals for a wide variety of projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior team members and external stakeholders, contributing to strategic advice and assisting with planning appraisals, site promotion, and community consultation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing planning applications, statements, and supporting documents
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Supporting planning appeals and development plan representations
• Conducting research and site appraisals
• Monitoring planning policy and assisting with site promotion

About You:

• RTPI accredited degree or equivalent
• Relevant experience in a planning role, preferably in consultancy or private sector
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills
• Proactive and commercially aware, with strong time management abilities
• Working towards or already holding MRTPI status

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment. You'll join a highly respected team with a strong track record in delivering successful outcomes across sectors.

Interested in this Town Planner position? Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.