Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Town Planner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid working available) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Overview We are working with a respected planning consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne, seeking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to support its continued growth. The practice works with a diverse client base across both the private and public sectors and is known for delivering clear, commercially focused planning advice. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects across the North East while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The Role You will play a key role in delivering planning services across a variety of projects, from early-stage site assessments through to securing planning permission and implementation. Depending on your experience, you will take responsibility for managing applications, liaising with clients, and supporting junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals Undertaking site appraisals and providing clear, commercially focused planning advice Drafting planning statements, appeal statements, and supporting documentation Engaging with local planning authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders Monitoring national and local planning policy and advising on implications Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning committees as required Supporting senior colleagues on complex or strategic projects Managing projects independently and mentoring junior staff (Senior level) About You Town Planner Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline Working towards MRTPI accreditation Typically 1–3 years’ experience in consultancy or local authority planning Strong written and verbal communication skills Well organised, proactive, and motivated to progress Senior Town Planner MRTPI qualified Typically 4 years’ relevant planning experience Proven ability to manage planning applications and client relationships Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and CPD support Exposure to a varied and engaging project portfolio Friendly, professional team culture Clear and structured career progression opportunities