Senior Development Planner

Location: Based in Newcastle Quayside and Alnwick Castle

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Full-time 35 hours per week (Part-time considered)

Our client is a property management and development company based in the North-East of England and they have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join their in-house Planning Team. 

The Role

The role includes involvement in a wide range of projects from rural small-scale agricultural to strategic urban extension sites, working across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, renewables, minerals, heritage and conservation, landscape, tourism and leisure.

The role involves working on a wide range of planning applications dealing with statutory authorities and managing consultancy teams, preparing submissions to Local Planning Authorities, and providing planning input and advice across the Estate’s land interests.

The work is based largely in the North-East where they have a range of interesting projects to deliver. They require a qualified Senior Planner, with a minimum of five years experience, excellent communication, presentational and IT skills, a good all round understanding of the planning system and a driving licence.

They offer a competitive salary, a stimulating workload, working in a superb environment within an ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage complex planning applications across a range of areas, including mixed-use, commercial, residential, and renewables
• Lead on strategic planning projects and provide internal advice on planning policy and development potential
• Conduct site appraisals, feasibility and viability studies, and risk assessments
• Draft and review key planning application documents, as well as managing external consultants providing technical input
• Involvement across all pre-construction stages of a project, as well as ongoing input to ensure planning compliance throughout construction and operation.
• Represent the organisation at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings
• Liaise with local planning authorities, development partners, and consultancy teams
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK planning legislation, NPPF, and local planning policies

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI-accredited).
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (MRTPI).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a planning consultancy, Local Planning Authority, or within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry.
• Demonstrable experience in managing major planning applications from concept stage to decision.
• Strong working knowledge of UK planning system, legislation, and policy frameworks.
• Experience with appeals, including written representations, hearings, or inquiries.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including some homeworking
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Professional development support
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

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