Town Planner/Senior Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne - 3 days per week in the office
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits
Working pattern: Flexible hybrid working
Carrington West are pleased to be working with working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their close-knit planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and work alongside an experienced team in a genuinely flexible and supportive environment.
The Role
You'll be joining a planning team of eight, led by an experienced planning professional, comprising Associates, a Senior Planner, Planners and Assistant Planners.
The team works across a varied portfolio, with particular experience in:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Major planning applications
Large-scale infrastructure projects
Strategic development
Complex planning matters
As a Senior Town Planner, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team. You'll be involved in managing planning applications, advising clients and stakeholders, and contributing to the delivery of major and complex projects.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Previous experience working within town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
Experience managing or contributing to planning applications
Ideally, exposure to major applications, EIA or infrastructure projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A proactive, commercially aware approach
MRTPI or working towards chartership would be advantageous
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and is keen to continue developing their career.
What's on Offer?
£35,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
A highly flexible approach to working
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to major and interesting projects
Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
The opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
If you're a Senior Town Planner looking for a new opportunity where you can work on high-profile projects while maintaining genuine flexibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the role.