Senior / Principal Planner – North East

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Planner to join a well-established national planning consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of high-profile projects, the successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of developments throughout the UK.

This role offers the chance to work on major schemes across sectors including residential, mixed-use, education, healthcare, energy, leisure, retail, defence, and commercial development. The consultancy advises a wide range of leading developers, contractors, educational institutions, and private sector clients nationwide.

The Newcastle team has an excellent reputation for delivering high-profile and award-winning developments across the region, including leisure, healthcare, student accommodation, urban living, and regeneration schemes. Current projects include large-scale residential-led regeneration, city centre mixed-use developments, industrial and logistics projects, and strategic urban expansion schemes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, supporting junior colleagues, and contributing to the continued growth of the Newcastle office and wider business.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Car allowance (Senior level and above)
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas leave
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Life assurance and income protection
• RTPI membership fees paid
• Excellent pension scheme
• Structured training and career progression opportunities
• Active social, networking and CSR programme
• Ongoing mentoring and support from senior leadership

The consultancy places a strong emphasis on professional development and internal progression, with a proven track record of promoting from within. Employees benefit from a comprehensive training programme including in-house seminars, external industry sessions, networking events, and tailored development support.

Key Requirements

• RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent relevant qualification)
• MRTPI qualified
• Strong experience across a range of planning sectors
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
• Experience managing complex planning applications and providing strategic advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on projects within the North East and/or North West
• Background in education, large-scale residential, or mixed-use urban development projects

Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered. Employees are expected to work from the office a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work from home for the remainder.

Apply now or contact Marta – [email protected] / 01792 677 005