Associate Director - Town Planning

ASSOCIATE / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - TOWN PLANNING (NEWCASTLE) KEY POINTS • Established planning consultancy with a strong UK presence • Newcastle-based role with flexible and hybrid working options • Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience • Broad mix of planning work with exposure to green infrastructure projects ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, a respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate or Associate Director to its Newcastle team. The practice advises on a wide range of planning matters across the public and private sectors and is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially aware planning advice. THE BENEFITS • Salary up to £50,000 DOE • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Varied project portfolio across development management and planning strategy • Clear progression within a supportive and growing consultancy THE ASSOCIATE / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ROLE: You'll play a key role in delivering and managing town planning projects, supporting clients through the planning process from early advice to determination. The position involves managing applications and appeals, advising clients on planning strategy, supporting junior staff, and contributing to business development. While the role is firmly town planning focused, experience or interest in green infrastructure and sustainable development would be welcomed. ASSOCIATE / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Proven experience in town planning within a consultancy or similar environment • Strong track record of managing planning applications and client relationships • Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice • Experience with or exposure to green infrastructure projects would be beneficial • Excellent written and verbal communication skills TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Town Planning, Planning Consultancy, Development Management, Planning Applications, Client Advisory, Sustainable Development, Green Infrastructure, RTPI