Associate Director Planning Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment Ltd ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a widely recognised leader in the planning and development sector on the hire of an Associate Director Planner for their Newcastle Office. This role will be offered to someone who is bright, creative and committed, and who can deliver high-quality advice to their clients and help them grow the Newcastle Office. The company works within all sectors of the development industry (public and private) to assist them in formulating and implementing development schemes. Our client will provide a great environment for you to further establish your career working on a wide range of projects and supported by structured coaching and training programmes to help you reach your career ambitions. Responsibilities: Your workload will be broad in scope and involve shaping and assessing the case for development projects. This will include preparing planning applications and appeals; site appraisals; planning strategies; and development plan representations. You will provide advice and guidance on planning and land use to a variety of clients including commercial and industrial landowners, asset managers, developers, and investment institutions throughout all stages of the planning process. Qualifications Candidates will have a planning (or related) degree and have achieved MRTPI status. You should demonstrate good analytical, presentation, and writing skills, together with a clear commitment to working in the planning and property development field. The role will require working on a number of projects, so a proven ability to manage your own time, workload and problem solve is critical. You will also be able to demonstrate the skills needed to market, win new work and innovate as these are important elements of this role. Rewards: The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, subject to experience. They are owned by an employee benefit trust, which is run and managed for the benefit of its staff with no obligations to external shareholders. The profits are re-invested into the business and shared with staff through bonuses Apply Now: The Director leading this recruitment is keen to meet with suitable senior level planning professionals immediately so please register your interest below by clicking 'apply'. For further information on this role or others in the region, please contact me on or