Town Planner
Location: Newcastle

Are you looking to develop your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking planning consultancy? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing property and planning business that's looking to add a Town Planner to its expanding team in Newcastle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and ambitious planning professional to work on a wide variety of rural and urban projects across the North of England.

The Role

Working closely with senior team members, you will:

Prepare and submit planning applications across a range of sectors including residential, rural, and mixed-use developments

Conduct site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews

Assist in preparing planning statements, representations, and appeals

Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Support on business development and client relationship management

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

A degree (and preferably a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or related discipline

RTPI accreditation or working towards chartered membership

1-3 years' experience in a town planning role (public or private sector)

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

A proactive and professional approach to project delivery

Why Apply?

Join a respected and dynamic team with a strong regional presence

Excellent career progression opportunities with mentoring and support

Exposure to a wide range of planning projects and clients

Competitive salary with hybrid working and flexible hours

If this opportunity is of interest, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email at