Associate Town Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Town Planner to become a key member of our expanding planning team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual eager to advance their career by managing a variety of high-profile development projects across the North East, encompassing residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, and strategic developments. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects, foster strong client partnerships, and contribute significantly to the growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple planning projects from initial stage to final determination.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, appeals, and associated documentation.
• Offer commercially driven planning advice to clients and project teams.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Engage and negotiate with planning officers to secure beneficial outcomes.
• Conduct planning appraisals and assess development potentials.
• Draft planning statements, reports, and relevant support documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants efficiently.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and nurturing existing client relations.
• Mentor and support junior planning team members.
• Stay informed about updates to planning policy, legislation, and industry best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development, or related field.
• MRTPI qualification or progression towards chartership.
• Substantial experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority, or developer environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK planning laws, policies, and systems.
• Proven track record of managing planning applications and projects through all phases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong commercial insight with the ability to provide practical planning guidance.
• Confident in client relationship management and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Proactive mindset and ambition for professional growth.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative, innovative team that values responsibility from the outset. This role provides exposure to exciting projects across Newcastle and the North East, opportunities to build and enhance your client portfolio, and a clear path to senior leadership roles. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and promising career advancement prospects.