Senior Town Planner
Location: Newcastle
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with deep roots in engineering, transport, geotechnical, and planning services. We're seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their well-established Newcastle team.
Known for delivering high-quality planning solutions across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and energy, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where technical expertise and strategic thinking are highly valued.
Role Overview
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects-from applications through to appeals and development strategy.
Prepare planning applications, development briefs, EIA submissions, and master plans.
Collaborate with internal specialist teams (e.g., infrastructure, environmental, transport).
Advise clients and engage with statutory bodies, community groups, and stakeholders.
Mentor junior planners and support project delivery across complex, multidisciplinary schemes.
Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who:
Holds MRTPI accreditation and 5-10 years of planning experience in consultancy (particularly in multidisciplinary environments).
Has a deep understanding of UK planning policy and best practice in project delivery.
Excels in communication, organisation, and client relationship management.
Is skilled in integrating multi-disciplinary advice into cohesive planning strategies.
Why Join This Team
With this role, you'll benefit from:
A broad and prestigious range of projects across planning, infrastructure, and development sectors.
A flexible, hybrid working arrangement based in Newcastle.
Access to in-house expertise across engineering, environmental, and transport planning.
Supportive career progression and a collaborative team culture.
If you're a Senior Town Planner and interested in this exciting opportunity, get in touch!
Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
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