Town Planner with Hybrid Working & High-Profile Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner to join our Newcastle office. You will work on a broad range of residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, advising on the full planning process from applications to client management.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and contribute to high-profile projects across the North East and wider UK. A degree in Town Planning and MRTPI status are preferred, with strong report writing and a proactive client-focused

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning (or equivalent) and MRTPI status or currently pursuing chartership.
• Experience in consultancy or local authority settings is essential.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are required.
• Commercial awareness and proactive client service are important.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning research.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Assisting with strategic planning advice and project delivery.
• Supporting senior team members on major development projects.
• Attending meetings, hearings and public consultations when required.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner to join our Newcastle office. You will work on a broad range of residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, advising on the full planning process from applications to client management.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and contribute to high-profile projects across the North East and wider UK. A degree in Town Planning and MRTPI status are preferred, with strong report writing and a proactive client-focused