Senior Town Planner

Associate Planning Consultant
Newcastle (Hybrid Working)
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
An established and highly regarded consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Planning Consultant to play a pivotal role in leading and developing their Planning function.
Our client seeking an individual who can bring both technical expertise and leadership capability to a growing, multidisciplinary team. Based in Newcastle, the team brings together planners, surveyors, and architects, delivering a broad range of projects across residential, commercial, and leisure sectors. Their strength lies in strategic planning and land promotion, supported by a strong reputation for delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
The Opportunity
This is a senior appointment offering the chance to take ownership of key projects and contribute to the continued expansion of the business. The successful candidate will lead on major planning applications across the region while supporting team development and driving new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals, fostering a high-performing and motivated environment
·Oversee and contribute to complex planning applications across a range of sectors
·Manage projects from inception through to completion
·Coordinate and respond to local and regional planning policy consultations
·Provide strategic advice to clients and internal stakeholders
·Play an active role in business development, identifying and securing new opportunities
·Build and maintain strong client relationships and networks
About You
·Proven experience in a senior planning role, ideally within consultancy
·Strong background in development management, EIA, and planning policy
·Commercially minded with a track record of winning work and developing client relationships
·Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
·Highly organised, driven, and capable of leading both people and projects
·Able to identify development potential and provide strategic insight
What's on Offer
·Competitive salary and bonus structure (company, team, and individual performance)
·Pension scheme
·28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Life assurance
·Enhanced family leave policies
·Employee Assistance Programme
 
If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and play a key role in shaping a growing, highly regarded consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
 
Georgia Cookson | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
 
Job reference: 65663