Associate Planner Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working £55,000 (DOE) A leading UK planning consultancy with an outstanding reputation is seeking an Associate Planner to play a key role in the continued growth of its Newcastle office. This is a senior appointment within a well-established team, suited to an experienced planner who enjoys combining technical excellence, client leadership and team development. The consultancy is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of sectors and offers genuine long-term career prospects. What this role offers Senior-level position within a highly respected national consultancy Salary £55k, reflecting experience and contribution Hybrid working and flexible approach to work-life balance Opportunity to help shape projects, clients and the Newcastle team Strong autonomy with support from an established leadership group Your role Lead on major planning projects from inception to determination Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders Support business development and client relationship management Mentor and develop planners across the team Contribute strategically to the growth of the office About you MRTPI qualified Significant experience in consultancy and/or senior local authority roles Strong commercial awareness and client-facing capability Confident leading projects and influencing outcomes To discuss the role in confidence, contact Sam Godsall via LinkedIn, email sam@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk, or apply directly through this advert.