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Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Town Planner | Town Planner
Location: Newcastle
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected, employee-owned planning consultancy with the appointment of a Junior Planning Consultant to join their growing Newcastle office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your planning career within a supportive, high-performing team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting senior colleagues while also taking ownership of smaller projects. You'll work on a wide variety of schemes and gain valuable exposure to clients, complex sites, and the full planning process.
Your responsibilities will typically include:
Supporting senior staff on major projects and helping drive them forward
Managing smaller planning applications
Conducting research, analysis, and site assessments
Preparing planning appraisals, reports, submissions, and development plan representations
Drafting planning applications and contributions to Environmental Statements
Liaising with planning officers, consultees, third parties, and fellow professionals
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Developing creative and effective planning solutions
Taking responsibility for smaller projects from inception to completion
Staying up to date with planning policy and practice
Attending external events and delivering presentations where requiredAbout You
The ideal candidate will:
Hold a degree in a relevant discipline with a strong interest in town planning
Demonstrate a solid understanding of planning principles
Be a natural problem-solver with strong analytical ability
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be confident in technical writing and presentations
Bring creativity, initiative, and enthusiasmThis role would suit a Graduate or Junior Planning Consultant looking to build their experience, or a Planning Consultant seeking the next step in their career.
What's on Offer
Our client provides:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Highly competitive salaries
Annual bonuses
Pension contributions
Private healthcare
Payment of professional fees
Flexible working arrangements, combining office and home working
Supportive, collaborative culture within an employee-owned consultancy
Additional benefits associated with Employee Ownership Trust status, including tax-free bonusesYou'll join a consultancy that champions work-life balance, invests in staff wellbeing, and empowers employees to take an active role in the direction of the business.
Interested?
To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcomeBefore You Apply
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