Position: Senior Chartered Town PlannerLocation: 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: