Senior Planner (or above)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

A leading multidisciplinary planning and environmental consultancy is expanding its Newcastle team and seeking a Senior Planner (or above) to support a diverse and growing project portfolio across the UK. You’ll work with clients from both the public and private sectors to provide expert planning advice and secure planning permissions on high-profile developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clients to understand their planning objectives and guide them through the planning process.
• Lead and manage a varied range of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications in accordance with relevant regulations and policy.
• Engage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities to advocate for project proposals.
• Support or manage Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) work and related assessments.
• Keep up to date with planning legislation, policy changes, and best practice.

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in town planning or a related discipline.
• At least 3+ years’ planning experience, ideally in consultancy or EIA management.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI preferred, or progressing towards chartered status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive, organised, and committed to high-quality planning outcomes.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and managing aspects of complex projects is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Comprehensive training and support, including reimbursement of professional fees.
• Contributory pension, personal healthcare plan, life insurance, and bonus schemes.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with purchase/buy-back options.
• A supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and career progression.

Apply now or contact Marta at [email protected] / 01792 677 005 for a confidential chat.