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Senior Town Planner
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Newcastle
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their thriving Newcastle office.
Our client is a well-established planning and environmental consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-quality advice and securing permissions for high-profile development projects across the UK. Their diverse portfolio spans residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment sectors. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, passion for integrity, and commitment to creating an environment where talented professionals can flourish.
The Role
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take the lead on a wide range of projects and play a key role in supporting their expanding workload. You will be working with both public and private sector clients, providing expert planning advice, managing applications, and engaging with stakeholders to secure successful outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on varied and often high-profile projects, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients to understand their planning requirements and guide them through the process.
Prepare and submit planning applications in line with relevant legislation and policy.
Deliver planning projects in regimes such as Marine, Environmental, Renewable, and Major Infrastructure.
Engage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities to advocate for developments.
Conduct assessments to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
Manage EIA projects from start to finish.
Stay up to date with planning legislation, policy changes, and industry best practice.
Mentor and support junior team members.Key Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Planning or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years' professional planning experience.
RTPI Chartered status (or working towards).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
Experience in consultancy and/or EIA management desirable.
Commitment to sustainability and responsible development.What's on Offer
Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Comprehensive training and reimbursement of professional fees.
Contributory pension, private healthcare, and life insurance.
Interest-free travel loan scheme.
33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to buy or sell days.
Bonus schemes, including loyalty and qualifications awards.If you are a talented planner looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and forward-thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)Before You Apply
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