Senior Town Planner | Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working

Shape the future of the North East. Advance your career with a consultancy that values your expertise.

I'm currently working with a well-established planning and development consultancy in Newcastle that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner who enjoys working on diverse and high-profile projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy, and strategic land developments. You'll be joining a collaborative team with a strong pipeline of work, genuine career progression, and the autonomy to make an impact.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll manage your own portfolio of planning projects while supporting junior team members and working closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Working pattern: This is a hybrid position, with 3 days per week in the Newcastle office and 2 days working from home, offering the perfect balance between collaboration and flexibility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing planning applications and appeals from inception through to determination.
• Preparing planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners.
• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership if you're close to qualifying).
• Previous experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent client-facing skills.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
• Flexible working culture.
• Generous annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing CPD and career development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• A varied and exciting project portfolio across the UK.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Why Apply?

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your career is actively supported, and you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely shape communities across the UK, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're actively looking for your next move or simply open to hearing about exciting opportunities, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Apply today or contact me directly to find out more. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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