Job Title: Town Planner Location: Newcastle Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the chance to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. THE ROLE As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own smaller schemes while supporting senior team members on more complex developments, building your experience and expertise as a Town Planner within a collaborative team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish * Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex projects * Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation * Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders * Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations * Supporting project coordination and delivery * Assisting with business development and networking activities WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...