Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Newcastle (Hybrid / Flexible Working) An established and highly regarded UK planning and environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director Planner to join its growing Newcastle Town Planning team. This is a senior opportunity for a commercially astute planning professional with a strong track record in delivering major development and infrastructure projects. You'll work across a diverse portfolio that includes DCOs, renewable energy, hydrogen, transport, waste management, regeneration, residential, leisure, industrial and commercial developments, alongside some of the most respected planning specialists in the industry. The Role As an Associate / Associate Director, you will combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial capability. You will support the Newcastle office lead in developing the planning team, growing market presence, and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. Key responsibilities include: ·Leading and delivering development planning work, providing authoritative advice to clients ·Supporting the growth and development of the Newcastle planning team ·Managing commercial aspects of projects, including fees, governance, resourcing and job costings ·Leading and contributing to multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects ·Building and ma...