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Job Title: Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and environmental consultancy in the appointment of an Associate / Associate Director Planner to join their growing Newcastle office.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a highly respected consultancy that is actively involved in multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) projects, alongside a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and development schemes. These include renewable energy, hydrogen, transport, waste management, regeneration, residential, leisure, industrial and commercial development. The business works with some of the UK's largest and most prestigious organisations and has played a role in delivering some of the country's most innovative developments. Continued success has resulted in a strong and secure order book.

The Role

This position requires an experienced planning professional with a proven track record in directing and delivering major development projects. You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent technical capability and outstanding interpersonal skills. The role offers genuine scope for career progression and the opportunity to work alongside some of the UK's leading planning professionals on high-profile projects.

A key element of the role will be supporting the Newcastle office lead in growing the consultancy's presence across the North East, while also playing an important role in the mentoring and professional development of the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the growth and development of the Town Planning team in Newcastle

Leading development planning work and providing authoritative advice to clients

Managing the commercial aspects of commissions, including governance, management, job costings and resourcing

Leading and contributing to multidisciplinary bid submissions for major infrastructure and development projects

Generating repeat business and identifying new business and market opportunities

Managing client relationships and service delivery across a range of projects

Taking responsibility for quality, accuracy and consistency of work delivered at all stages

Collaborating closely with internal transport and landscape teams to deliver integrated services

Line managing colleagues, including performance reviews, mentoring and coachingAbout You

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited)

Chartered Member of the RTPI (or equivalent professional body)

Proven experience delivering successful applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and/or the Planning Act 2008

Extensive private sector experience within multidisciplinary consent teams

Strong understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the development consent process

In-depth knowledge of planning law, procedures and commercial drivers

Demonstrable experience winning and managing large or complex development projects

Excellent written skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports independently

Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative, relationship-focused approach

A well-established professional network and industry profile

Competent user of Microsoft OfficeWhat's On Offer

Highly competitive salary and annual bonus

Excellent career progression opportunities

Pension contributions, private healthcare and professional fees paid

Flexible working arrangements, including home working and office-based collaboration

A strong commitment to work-life balance

Friendly, supportive and collaborative company culture with regular social and team eventsInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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