Senior Town Planner - Newcastle Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Benefits Sector: Town Planning Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a more senior role with greater autonomy, exciting projects, and real progression potential? I'm working with a well-established planning consultancy in Newcastle that is looking to expand its team with a dynamic Senior Town Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected multi-disciplinary firm with a strong pipeline of work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes. You'll be supported by a collaborative team of planners, surveyors, and environmental consultants, working on high-profile projects from initial strategy through to delivery. The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will: Lead and manage a variety of planning applications and appeals Provide expert advice to clients across the public and private sectors Prepare and submit complex planning applications and supporting documents Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the team Play a key role in business development and client relationship management About You To be considered, you should have: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited) MRTPI chartership (or very close to achieving) At least 5 years' experience in planning (consultancy or local authority) Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, client-focused approach with strong commercial awareness What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-related bonus Hybrid/flexible working options A clear progression path to Principal level and beyond Supportive, close-knit team culture Access to major regional and national projects This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a planner looking to make an impact and develop their career with one of the region's most forward-thinking consultancies. Interested? Please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)