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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 About You The ideal Senior Planner will have: * A strong track record of leading complex planning applications from pre-application through to determination * Proven experience managing client relationships * Experience mentoring or leading junior staff or project teams * A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline * MRTPI Chartered status (or working at Chartered level) * A strong understanding of planning policy, development management, and the wider regulatory environment * Confident written and verbal communication skills Desirable: * Experience or exposure to EIA projects * Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets or programmes What's On Offer * A senior role with genuine responsibility and autonomy * A diverse and high-profile project portfolio * Flexible and hybrid working * Enhanced annual leave, pension, private healthcare, and professional subscriptions * Structured CPD and a collaborative, quality-driven culture For more information or to apply for this Senior Planner position in Newcastle, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

Principal Planner Newcastle upon Tyne Penguin Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in search of a Principal Planner to join their expanding planning team in Newcastle. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to lead complex planning projects, manage and develop a growing team, and play a key role in shaping and expanding the planning services across the business. As a Principal Planner, you will take ownership of major commissions from early strategy through to planning consent, acting as the senior planning lead for clients and stakeholders. You will contribute to business development, resourcing, and quality assurance, while helping to drive growth within the planning team. The role offers exposure to an exciting and diverse portfolio including residential developments, environmental and marine projects, commercial and industrial schemes, renewables and energy infrastructure, major infrastructure and consenting, and stakeholder engagement. Although based in Newcastle, the team supports projects across England, Scotland, and Wales, alongside a strong local client base. Key Responsibilities * Lead planning strategy and delivery on major and complex projects * Manage and mentor junior planners, supporting team performance * Oversee and coordinate a wide range of planning and consenting submissions * Act as senior planning point of contact for clients * Lead stakeholder engagement with LPAs, statutory consultees, communities, and political stakeholders * Manage project budgets, programmes, and governance * Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions * Collaborate with internal engineering, transport, environmental, and design teams to deliver integrated outcomes As Principal Planner, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining the highest technical standards and client satisfaction. You will be a visible leader within the planning team, helping to foster a collaborative culture and support professional development. About YouEssential: * Proven track record leading major and complex planning applications from pre-application through to determination * Strong client management experience * Demonstrable people leadership (mentoring, line management, or leading teams/programmes) * Degree in Town Planning or related discipline * MRTPI Chartered (or operating at Chartered level with a clear route to completion) * Strong understanding of planning policy, development management, and the wider regulatory environment * Confident written and verbal communication skills Desirable: * Experience or exposure to EIA projects * Commercial awareness and experience managing fees and budgets * An established professional network This Principal Planner role offers a senior leadership position with real autonomy and no ceiling on progression. You will work on high-profile, technically diverse projects while enjoying flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced annual leave, pension, private healthcare, and professional subscriptions. The consultancy provides structured CPD and fosters a culture focused on quality, integrity, and sustainable outcomes. For further details or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

Master Scheduler Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Type: Permanent | Full-time Salary: Dependant on Experience If you’re a detail-driven planner who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing or project environments, this is a chance to take ownership of end-to-end project and capacity scheduling across two sites. This role sits at the heart of operations, aligning labour, resources, and equipment to deliver projects on time, to plan, and in line with customer demand. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Projects, Sales, and Operations to build robust schedules, manage competing priorities, and keep delivery on track. Role & Responsibilities • Develop and maintain the master production and project schedule across multiple facilities, • Build detailed project plans, milestones, and timelines from initiation through to completion, • Analyse production capacity and forecast future demand in partnership with Sales, • Lead cross-functional capacity planning to optimise long-term manufacturing output, • Monitor progress, expedite delays, and adjust schedules to manage unforeseen changes, • Communicate schedule status, risks, and actions to stakeholders and senior management, • Track KPIs and produce reports to measure manufacturing and project performance, • Experience in a Planner, Scheduler, or similar role within manufacturing or project delivery, • Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity forecasting, and resource management, • Proficiency in scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) and ERP systems

Job title: Senior/Principal Planning Officer Type: Salaried/Contract Salary: Dependent on experience and skills An introduction to our unique company… Waterman Aspen welcomes planning professionals, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest development management and infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen… You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior / Principal Planner will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect: A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening of your skills The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice Regular social events and volunteering opportunities Experience required… Essential: • More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector., • Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership., • Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy., • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences., • Excellent communication skills., • Experience of writing reports and planning statements. Desirable: • Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations., • Project management and research skills., • Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.

A leading planning consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Town Planner to lead the planning team in Newcastle.You will be responsible for providing expert planning advice, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery.The ideal candidate will have RTPI accredited qualific

As an Apprentice Planner you will support the planning team with planning tasks and support other disciplines such as design & operations.Contribute to the development of fully integrated programmes for all project phases, including pre-commencement, design, procurement, IRS, installation, commissio

A reputable apprenticeship provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Apprentice Planner to support the planning team with various tasks.This role involves developing integrated programmes for all project phases, preparing progress reports, and collaborating closely with project teams.The ideal c

A global project management consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Project Planner.You will be responsible for performance reporting and analysis on high-profile construction projects across the UK and Europe.The ideal candidate will have a degree, experience in Programme Controls Manag

A multinational project management consultancy is seeking a Project Planner in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves collaborating on high-profile construction projects in the UK and Europe, ensuring project delivery meets time, cost, and quality targets. Candidates should hold a degree and have e

A leading project management firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their Project Controls team. This role involves working on high-profile construction projects across the UK and Europe, providing analytical support and performance reporting. Applicants should poss

Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the Energy & Natural Resources team are recruiting Senior Project Planners to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Have a desire to work within the nuclear sector. We celebrate

Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Penguin 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 Role As 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 process * Managing a broad portfolio of planning projects and clients * Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation * Working on projects across planning regimes including Environmental, Marine, Renewable and Major Infrastructure * Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and communities * Supporting and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including coordination and delivery * Staying up to date with planning policy, legislation and best practice * Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team About You: • Relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline * Relative planning experience within consultancy or similar environment * Ideally Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartered status) * Strong communication, client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills * Proactive approach to project management and problem-solving * Experience with EIA and large-scale infrastructure or environmental planning is desirable * Commitment to sustainable and responsible development What's on Offer: • Competitive salary with flexible benefits package * Comprehensive training and professional development support, including RTPI fees * Contributory pension, private healthcare and life assurance * 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with buy/sell options * Interest-free travel loan scheme * Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualification awards * Clear progression pathway to Associate and Director level This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to join a reputable consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and a supportive, collaborative culture. Interested?

Job Title: Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner Location: Newcastle Practice: Employee-Owned | Multidisciplinary Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an employee-owned, multidisciplinary planning consultancy of around 50 professionals in their search for a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for either a Senior Town Planner looking to step up or an experienced Associate Town Planner seeking to further develop their leadership and project management responsibilities. The successful Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner will work on a diverse portfolio of projects for prestigious clients, providing expert planning advice and contributing to the successful delivery of complex planning schemes. This role offers genuine career progression within a collaborative, people-focused environment. The Role The Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner role involves working across a wide range of planning projects, managing planning applications, and supporting Directors on major schemes. As a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality planning submissions while assisting with the management of the wider team's workload. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting Directors and senior colleagues to drive forward major projects * Managing small to large-scale planning applications, depending on experience * Undertaking research and analysis to inform planning strategies * Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings, and development concepts * Drafting planning reports, planning applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements * Liaising with planning officers, statutory consultees, and third parties * Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and fellow professionals * Developing creative and commercially aware planning solutions * Taking financial responsibility for projects from inception through to completion * Remaining up to date with planning policy and best practice * Attending external events and delivering presentations About You To be successful as a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner, you will demonstrate: • A relevant degree and a genuine enthusiasm for planning * RTPI membership (Chartered status required for Associate Town Planner level) * Proven experience in the private or public sector, commensurate with level * A strong understanding of planning principles and policy * Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills * A proactive, solutions-focused mindset * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * The ability to manage projects independently while contributing to team success What You'll Get in Return This Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner opportunity offers clear career progression within an employee-owned consultancy that values collaboration, quality, and professional development. The role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus, pension contributions, private healthcare, and payment of professional fees. The practice embraces flexible working, allowing time split between home working and office locations. As an Employee Ownership Trust, the business is run in the interests of its employees, offering additional benefits such as tax-free bonuses and the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of the company from day one. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to progress their career while working alongside some of the best planning professionals in the industry. Interested?

Project Planner (Electricity Transmission Sector). Evident previous experience in Project Planning across HV substation, electricity transmission and distribution or renewable projects. Electricity Transmission Team to support them with the design and build of multiple substation infrastructure proj

Project Planner on large construction/industrial projects. Project Planner - Contract - Outside IR35 Opportunity. This role is all about ensuring the successful and timely delivery of the project through strong planning, scheduling, and project controls.

Project Planning & Scheduling:. Identify project risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigations. Demonstrable experience in planning large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

A global engineering and project management firm specialising in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and defence. You will establish and manage key programme interfaces with stakeholders across the project lifecycle. Support Project and Controls Managers in schedule coordination and interface al

With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding busines.

Security Cleared Project PlannerPortsmouth - Onsite12 months contract£50 per hour Inside IR35IO Associates is seeking for a Security Cleared Project Planner for the company that is a leading provider of highly engineered aerospace systems and solutions, delivering innovative components and services

Ideal candidates will have a background in MEP projects and experience with Asta Powerproject. A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead MEP Planner to support mechanical and electrical building services projects. The role requires production and maintenance of integrated

A leading project planning company in Hertfordshire is seeking Project Planners to join a vibrant community focused on project management. You will be responsible for developing project plans, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project execution is smooth.

Previous major projects experience and ability to provide support and guidance across multiple live projects as well as contribute to tender programmes. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. Undertake "rolling wave" planning & resource loading for

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. Develop the project schedules in conjunc

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking experienced Senior Project Planners to join their Project Controls team. The role involves planning and scheduling functions for security, defence, and nuclear projects.

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking an Active Travel Project Officer responsible for improving active travel networks and promoting sustainable transport.

This is an opportunity to join a leading organisation, whereyou will be working closely with project teams and surveyors leading the construction programme, making adjustments to project plans as necessary and providing advice and support on the development of specific systems of working. SENIOR PLA

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their London team. This role involves ownership of project planning from the tender stage through to completion on high-value projects ranging from £50m to £250m. The successful candidate will have proven construction

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Project Planner / Planning Engineer for a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor in Central London. The ideal candidate will have progressed from an engineering background and possess at least 3 years of experience in civil rail projects.

A global engineering company in the UK is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee the schedule for the Sellafield project, focusing on critical paths and stakeholder communication. The role involves managing a complex project aimed at decommissioning nuclear storage facilities, ensuring timely

Responsibilities include leading planning submissions for both residential and commercial projects, advising clients, and overseeing junior planners. A leading planning consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Senior Town Planning Consultant to take on a more autonomous, project-facing role.

As a Senior Project Planner, you will take ownership of project planning from tender stage through to completion. Job Title - Senior Project Planner. Our client who is a Tier one contractor are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join their growing London team.

You have at least 7+ years of experience working on construction projects in roles such as Project Planner, PMO, or Project Controls. We train you in the full breadth of project management skills including planning, commercial, leadership, communication and technology so that you become an expert pr

Previous major projects experience and be able to provide support and guidance across multiple live projects as well as contribute to tender programmes. Experience within project controls with a focus on planning ideally within a consultancy. Experience in Primavera P6, with experience in Asta Power

Experience as a Project Planner or in a similar role. SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER - DV CLEARED. Contract opportunity for a Senior Project Planner with active DV Clearance.

A leading construction firm located in Essex is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of project programming from tender stage to final handover. The successful candidate will prepare, manage, and monitor project programmes while liaising with various teams to ensure realistic time

A leading UK main contractor seeks an experienced Senior Planner for a prestigious £200m construction project in West London. The role involves leading the planning function, ensuring robust project management, and collaborating with delivery teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience on l

We are recruiting experienced Senior Project Planners to work within our Project Controls team on a series of security, defence, and nuclear sector projects. You will be an experienced project planner and scheduler, who will undertake planning and scheduling functions and performance monitoring. You

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis, taking ownership of project programming from tender stage through to final handover. Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within construction. Prepare and manage project programmes from tender

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Planner to drive planning excellence on mission-critical projects. This role requires over 3 years of experience in a planning position, particularly in the Data Centre construction sector, with expertise in project controls meth

As an apprentice, you will create and manage construction project schedules, learn from industry experts, and gain hands-on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career while earning a wage and developing your skills in real-world projects.

A leading construction firm in Essex is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of project programming from tender stage to final handover. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, identifying risks, and liaising with various teams.

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Project Planner with over 10 years of experience in planning, particularly in civil engineering projects. This position offers a hybrid work model with minimum in-office requirements, contributing to high-value projects with impact on

The role involves preparing project programmes, ensuring compliance with contracts, and maintaining project records. A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Planning Consultant to support construction projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction-related field, kno

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to deliver project controls for major projects in London.

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced P6 Planner/Project Planning Engineer to support project delivery through effective planning and schedule management. You will develop project schedules, monitor progress, and collaborate with project managers for achieving succes

Mastery of project controls methodologies (e. Extensive experience developing and maintaining complex project programs. A highly regarded, award-winning Engineering Contractor—the powerhouse behind some of Europe's most complex projects—is searching for an ambitious.