Town Planner - Senior

Carrington West; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established employee-owned consultancy in Newcastle seeks a Senior Town Planner to lead diverse projects in battery storage and renewable energy. This role offers the chance to shape planning outcomes through high-quality advice and collaboration with professionals. Join a supportive team that values innovation and personal growth, with flexible working options and a competitive salary package, including tax-free bonuses. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Payment of Professional Membership Fees

Flexible Working Arrangements

Annual Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality planning advice and managing applications.
• Conducting research and preparing technical reports.

Skills

Planning Principles

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Town Planning

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 looking for a change? We're 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 mix of projects across a wide range of sectors including battery storage and renewable energy large infrastructure, collaborating with leading professionals in the field.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and services. You'll contribute to major projects, manage your own case load of small to medium-sized applications, and provide direct advice to clients. From report drafting and planning submissions to development plan representations and engagement with planning authorities, your input will be critical to shaping successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:
·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 practice
·Representing the consultancy at external meetings and events

What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with a strong professional grounding and a proactive mindset. Ideal candidates will bring:
·A degree in town planning or a related discipline
·5-10 years' experience in either the public or private sector
·Solid understanding of planning principles and UK planning systems
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·A problem-solving approach with strong critical thinking abilities
·The ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
·Confidence in liaising with clients and stakeholders

Why Join?
You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development. As part of an employee-owned business, your voice matters, and you'll benefit from:
·Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme (up to £3600 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 reach out for a confidential chat about the role. 02393 876 054 or email [e-mail]

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