Chartered Town Planner in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Chartered Town Planner Newcastle £45,000 to £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience and negotiable for Partner level) + bonus

Opportunity to take a busy department to the next level
Suitable for people from Senior to Partner level
Superb benefits package

This partner led; independent Property Group are looking for a Chartered Town Planner to join their successful development team in this firms head office in Newcastle.

The ideal candidate will take lead role in managing residential, commercial and leisure development applications throughout the region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client service
In addition to the Development team, which includes 14 people who are Planners, Chartered Surveyors and RIBA Architects, the firm operate in various areas of property including General Surveying, Property/Asset Management, Rural and Agricultural Consulting and Residential Estate Agency.

What you will be doing

As a Chartered Town Planner in the Development team, you will be tasked with providing pragmatic and commercially astute advice to ensure that clients can successfully navigate the complexities of the planning system across residential, commercial, agriculture, Leisure and Education. In addition to this, with the growing demand within renewable energy and Education, these sectors are growing for the firm and they would like someone to be able to continue to develop these disciplines.

Duties will include

• Business development including finding and securing new opportunities and clients
• Project managing and inputting into complex planning applications
• Managing graduate and recently qualified planning consultants
• Co-ordinating and responding to development plan consultations
• Providing first class advice to clients, team members and the wider business
• Creating a team who are passionate about planning, positive in outlook, and successful

What\’s in it for you

• Basic salary £45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience and negotiable for Partner level

• Excellent working environment with flexible working
• Membership of the Firms Pension Plan
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Inclusion in the Firms Life Assurance Policy given as three times annual salary
• Company, Team and Individual bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

What you will have

• APlanning associated degree
• RTPI accreditation
• A minimum of two years direct work experience post qualifying
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle