Senior Town Planner

Overview

Senior Planner role in a growing Newcastle consultancy, focusing on delivering planning guidance across diverse sectors and supporting clients to secure permissions. You will manage a varied portfolio, collaborate with authorities and communities, and contribute to EIA and environmental projects. The position offers development within an established, supportive team and exposure to renewable energy and major infrastructure. This opportunity combines hands-on planning work with mentoring and client relationship building.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible working
• training and professional development opportunities
• support towards professional qualifications and membership fees
• contributory pension
• private healthcare and life insurance

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

Key requirements

• 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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Proactive and independent work approach
• Planning strategy and advice
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Renewable energy and major infrastructure experience

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