Position: Senior Chartered Town Planner
Location: Newcastle
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Planning Potential, a respected and independent planning consultancy, in the appointment of a Senior Chartered Town Planner for their Newcastle office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a friendly and forward-thinking team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base across the UK.
The Role:
As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects for a diverse mix of clients across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use sectors. You will be supported by experienced professionals while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development activities.
You will be expected to:
Lead and manage a variety of planning projects
Prepare, submit, and negotiate planning applications and appeals
Deliver commercially sound planning advice to private sector clients
Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultees
Draft planning statements, representations, and design and access statements
Contribute to client retention and identify new business opportunitiesRequirements:
Chartered Member of the RTPI
Experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
Confident in dealing with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
Strong report writing, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesDesirable:
A network of local contacts in the North East
Experience in public consultations and appeal work
Business development or fee proposal experienceWhy Join?
Work with a well-established and respected consultancy
Access a wide range of high-quality projects and clients
Collaborative, supportive, and professional team environment
Flexible working options and genuine career progression
Competitive salary and benefits packageInterested?
To find out more or apply for this position, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment:
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