Town Planner Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a leadership role within a dynamic planning team. The consultancy works across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and leisure developments, with particular expertise in strategic planning and land promotion.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in leading and developing the planning team, while managing a wide range of complex planning projects across the region.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality planning advice, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development activities, helping to drive the continued growth and success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and mentoring a team of planning consultants

Project managing and contributing to complex planning applications

Providing strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams

Co-ordinating and responding to development plan consultations

Leading on residential, commercial, and leisure development projects

Supporting business development and securing new opportunities

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Contributing to the overall growth and success of the planning team

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment

Proven experience in development management, EIA, and development plans

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Commercially aware with the ability to generate work and build networks

Highly organised, self-motivated, and driven approach

Ability to identify and secure development opportunities

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing team

Supportive and collaborative working environment

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional subscription fees paid

Performance-related bonuses

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at