Town Planners - Graduate Planner | Planner | Senior

Town Planning Roles - Graduate to Senior Planner Levels
Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a major UK-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancy our team and seeking talented Graduate Planners, Planners, and Senior Planners to join a leading UK planning consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile development projects across a variety of sectors, including urban regeneration, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with clients to understand their planning needs and guiding them through the planning process
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations
• Managing a diverse range of planning projects in areas such as marine, environmental, infrastructure, and renewable energy
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to promote and advocate for development projects
• Supporting and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Staying up-to-date with planning legislation, policy changes, and best practices

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate Planner: A degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related field. A keen interest in urban development and planning.
• Planner: 1-3 years of experience in town planning or a planning consultancy. Experience with EIA projects is a plus.
• Senior Planner: 3+ years of experience in planning consultancy, project management, and EIA. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, local authorities, and teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project management
• A commitment to sustainable, responsible development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, growing consultancy committed to professional development and career progression.
• Work on a diverse range of high-impact projects that make a difference to communities and the environment.
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative team environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.

If you're looking to further your career in planning and play an active role in delivering impactful projects, we want to hear from you!

Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)