Position: Senior Chartered Town Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Planning Potential, a respected and independent planning consultancy, in the appointment of a Senior Chartered Town Planner for their Newcastle office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a friendly and forward-thinking team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base across the UK.

The Role:

As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects for a diverse mix of clients across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use sectors. You will be supported by experienced professionals while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development activities.

You will be expected to:

* Lead and manage a variety of planning projects * Prepare, submit, and negotiate planning applications and appeals * Deliver commercially sound planning advice to private sector clients * Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultees * Draft planning statements, representations, and design and access statements * Contribute to client retention and identify new business opportunities

Requirements:

* Chartered Member of the RTPI * Experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy * Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system * Confident in dealing with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders * Strong report writing, communication, and organisational skills * Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Desirable:

* A network of local contacts in the North East * Experience in public consultations and appeal work * Business development or fee proposal experience

Why Join?

* Work with a well-established and respected consultancy * Access a wide range of high-quality projects and clients * Collaborative, supportive, and professional team environment * Flexible working options and genuine career progression * Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

To find out more or apply for this position, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment: