Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading planning and environmental consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Planner to join their growing Newcastle team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner with 3+ years' consultancy experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, work on a diverse range of exciting projects, and develop their professional expertise within an established and supportive team.

The Role

The successful Senior Planner will work across a varied portfolio of public and private sector projects, providing planning advice and supporting clients in securing planning permissions for a range of development schemes.

You will have the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, employment and major infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects and clients.
• Providing high-quality planning advice throughout the development process.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and communities.
• Supporting projects across areas including renewable energy, environmental, marine and major infrastructure.
• Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and wider environmental projects.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and best practice.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
• Building strong relationships with clients and helping to develop new opportunities.

About You:

• A relevant degree in Planning or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience within planning, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing planning applications and projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• RTPI Chartered or working towards Chartered status would be advantageous.
• Experience within EIA, environmental planning, renewable energy or major infrastructure would be desirable.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications and membership fees.
• Contributory pension.
• Private healthcare and life insurance.
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Bonus and loyalty schemes.
• Qualifications awards and further career development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for progression.