Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Town Planner

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview

We are working with a respected planning consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne, seeking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to support its continued growth. The practice works with a diverse client base across both the private and public sectors and is known for delivering clear, commercially focused planning advice.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects across the North East while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering planning services across a variety of projects, from early-stage site assessments through to securing planning permission and implementation. Depending on your experience, you will take responsibility for managing applications, liaising with clients, and supporting junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and providing clear, commercially focused planning advice
• Drafting planning statements, appeal statements, and supporting documentation
• Engaging with local planning authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders
• Monitoring national and local planning policy and advising on implications
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning committees as required
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex or strategic projects
• Managing projects independently and mentoring junior staff (Senior level)

About You

Town Planner

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Working towards MRTPI accreditation
• Typically 1–3+ years’ experience in consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised, proactive, and motivated to progress

Senior Town Planner

• MRTPI qualified
• Typically 4+ years’ relevant planning experience
• Proven ability to manage planning applications and client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Exposure to a varied and engaging project portfolio
• Friendly, professional team culture
• Clear and structured career progression opportunities