Senior PlannerLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well established, multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their growing planning team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take a leading role within a busy and expanding team, working on complex and high-profile projects across a wide range of sectors. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of major planning projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders and guiding schemes from early strategy through to consent. Projects include residential, environmental, industrial, commercial, marine, renewables, and major infrastructure developments, as well as permitting, stakeholder engagement, and planning secondment support. While based in Newcastle, the team delivers projects across England, Scotland, and Wales, alongside a strong local client base. Key responsibilities include: Leading planning strategy and delivery on complex planning schemes Managing and coordinating planning and consenting submissions Acting as the senior planning contact for clients and key stakeholders Leading consultation with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and communities Managing project programmes, budgets, and quality standards Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team Working collaboratively with engineering, transport, environmental, and design teams A