Senior Planner

Job Title:

Senior Town Planner

Location:

Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well:established and respected property consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Newcastle.

This firm is known for delivering expert planning and property advice across the Residential, Commercial, Development and Rural sectors. With six offices across the North of England, they operate on a national scale while maintaining the flexibility and client:focus of a regional business.

Their team of over 85 professionals work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive service offering that rivals many national firms. Originally a family:run business, the company has grown through innovation and continues to offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. The culture is open, friendly, and down:to:earth : a Friday morning Greggs is part of the routine, alongside the more traditional benefits.

As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of high:quality planning advice to a diverse range of clients. You’ll manage your own projects, support junior team members, and contribute to business development activities. The role offers a broad mix of work across sectors, giving you the chance to strengthen your expertise and continue progressing in your career.

• Lead on a variety of planning applications and appeals
• Provide strategic advice to clients on planning and development matters
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the planning team

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Confident managing projects and working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and team:oriented approach

• A positive and inclusive team culture
• Clear progression routes
• A varied and rewarding project portfolio
• A national scope with the support of a regional team