Job Description
Senior Town Planner - Newcastle\n Location: Newcastle upon Tyne\n Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Benefits\n Sector: Town Planning\n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nAre 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe Role\n As a Senior Town Planner, you will:\n\nLead and manage a variety of planning applications and appeals\n\nProvide expert advice to clients across the public and private sectors\n\nPrepare and submit complex planning applications and supporting documents\n\nLiaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities\n\nMentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the team\n\nPlay a key role in business development and client relationship management\n\nAbout You\n To be considered, you should have:\n\nA degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)\n\nMRTPI chartership (or very close to achieving)\n\nAt least 5 years' experience in planning (consultancy or local authority)\n\nStrong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nA proactive, client-focused approach with strong commercial awareness\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and performance-related bonus\n\nHybrid/flexible working options\n\nA clear progression path to Principal level and beyond\n\nSupportive, close-knit team culture\n\nAccess to major regional and national projects\n\nThis 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.\n\nInterested?\nPlease call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)