Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 2 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job title is Senior Planner located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering an exciting opportunity to lead various development projects.
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in planning and a relevant degree, with preference for candidates pursuing Chartered RTPI status.
The role involves managing planning projects across multiple sectors, preparing applications, and engaging with stakeholders.
The salary is competitive, complemented by a flexible benefits package including 33 days of annual leave and various bonus schemes.
Interested candidates can apply by contacting Sofia at Penguin Recruitment for more information.

Job Title: Senior PlannerLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Are you ready to step up in your planning career and lead on a wide variety of exciting development projects? We're representing a leading UK planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Planner to join its growing Newcastle team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on responsibility, work with high-profile clients, and develop your expertise across multiple sectors.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
33 days annual leave (including public holidays) with purchase/buy-back options
Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualifications awards
Pension, healthcare plan & life insurance
Interest-free travel loan scheme
Reimbursement of professional fees and comprehensive training opportunities
Clear career progression within a respected planning consultancy

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you'll work with a diverse range of public and private sector clients, helping deliver planning solutions that shape communities across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing a variety of planning projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, education, energy, and infrastructure
Preparing and submitting planning applications, ensuring compliance with policy and regulation
Engaging with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities to support and advocate for projects
Conducting assessments to support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and managing EIA projects from inception to completion
Staying up to date with planning legislation and policy changes
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as part of a collaborative team

About You

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious planner with:

A relevant degree and minimum 3 years' experience in planning
Chartered RTPI status (or working towards it)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management capabilities with a proactive, problem-solving approach
Experience in consultancy or EIA management (desirable)
Commitment to sustainable and responsible development

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on or email

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