Development Planner

Job Title: Development Planner

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne North East

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Planner to join a well-established in-house planning team for a major landowner and developer based in the North East.

This role would suit a Planner at an early stage of their career, including recent graduates or those with some industry experience, who are looking to gain exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of projects.

You will be involved in schemes ranging from small-scale rural and agricultural developments through to large strategic urban extensions, working across sectors including residential, commercial, renewables, minerals, heritage and conservation, landscape, tourism, and leisure.

The Role

As a Development Planner, you will support and manage planning activity across a varied land and development portfolio, working closely with statutory bodies, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications across mixed-use, residential, commercial, and renewable developments
• Leading on planning projects and providing internal advice on planning policy and development potential
• Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility and viability assessments, and risk analysis
• Drafting and reviewing planning statements and associated application documents
• Managing external consultants providing technical input
• Supporting projects through all pre-construction stages and ensuring ongoing planning compliance during construction and operation
• Representing the organisation at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, development partners, and consultancy teams
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK planning legislation, the NPPF, and local planning policy

About You

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited or working towards accreditation)
• Some industry experience is desirable (consultancy, local authority, developer, property, or construction background)
• Good all-round understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to represent an organisation professionally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Commercially aware with an interest in the development process
• Full UK driving licence

The Offer

• Full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Attractive working environment based on Newcastle Quayside
• Flexible working arrangements, including some homeworking
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional development and mentoring support towards Chartered RTPI membership
• Cycle to Work scheme

Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)