Town Planner - Senior

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their Newcastle office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in battery storage, renewable energy, and large infrastructure. You will manage your own caseload, provide high-quality planning advice, and engage with clients and stakeholders. The company values collaboration and innovation, providing a supportive work culture with flexible arrangements and competitive benefits. If you have a strong background in town planning and a proactive mindset, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Payment of Professional Membership Fees

Flexible Working Arrangements

Regular Social Events

Employee Ownership Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in public or private sector planning.
• Solid understanding of UK planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium planning applications independently.
• Prepare planning appraisals and technical reports.

Skills

Planning Principles

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Newcastle

Are you an experienced town planner looking to take the next step in your career, or a Senior Town Planner seeking a change? We are recruiting a Senior Town Planning Consultant to join a well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy at their Newcastle office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across sectors including battery storage, renewable energy, and large infrastructure, collaborating with leading professionals in the field.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and services. Your responsibilities will include managing your own caseload of small to medium-sized applications, contributing to major projects, and providing direct advice to clients. Tasks include report drafting, planning submissions, development plan representations, and engaging with planning authorities. Your input will be critical to shaping successful outcomes.

• Supporting senior colleagues and directors on large-scale and strategic planning projects
• Managing and delivering small to medium planning applications independently
• Conducting detailed research and analysis
• Preparing planning appraisals and technical reports
• Writing and submitting planning applications
• Liaising with planning officers, stakeholders, and third parties
• Building strong relationships with clients and collaborators
• Developing creative, evidence-based planning solutions
• Taking financial and project responsibility from inception to completion
• Staying current with planning policy developments and best practices
• Representing the consultancy at external meetings and events

What We're Looking For

We seek someone with a strong professional background and a proactive approach. Ideal candidates will possess:

• A degree in town planning or a related discipline
• 5-10 years' experience in the public or private sector
• Solid understanding of planning principles and UK planning systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A problem-solving mindset with strong critical thinking skills
• The ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Confidence in liaising with clients and stakeholders

Why Join?

Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development. As an employee-owned business, your voice matters, and you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme (up to £3,600 tax-free)
• Private healthcare and pension contributions
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time remote work
• A supportive and inclusive work culture with regular social events
• Participation in a company owned by its employees, with access to tax-free bonuses and long-term career rewards

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role at [phone number] or [email]. Reference - 58286