Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Newcastle upon TynePenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner for their growing Newcastle office.This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile development projects across the UK, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.The RoleAs a Senior or Associate Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and securing consents for a wide range of development projects across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure and major infrastructure.You will manage projects, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the planning team while mentoring junior planners.Key Responsibilities:Advising clients on planning strategy and guiding them through the planning processManaging a broad portfolio of planning projects and clientsPreparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentationWorking on projects across planning regimes including Environmental, Marine, Renewable and Major InfrastructureEngaging with local authorities, stakeholders and communitiesSupporting and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including coordination and deliveryStaying up to date wi