Job Title: Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: NewcastlePenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning and environmental consultancy in the appointment of an Associate / Associate Director Planner to join their growing Newcastle office.This is a senior leadership opportunity within a highly respected consultancy that is actively involved in multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) projects, alongside a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and development schemes. These include renewable energy, hydrogen, transport, waste management, regeneration, residential, leisure, industrial and commercial development. The business works with some of the UK''s largest and most prestigious organisations and has played a role in delivering some of the country''s most innovative developments. Continued success has resulted in a strong and secure order book.The RoleThis position requires an experienced planning professional with a proven track record in directing and delivering major development projects. You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent technical capability and outstanding interpersonal skills. The role offers genuine scope for career progression and the opportunity to work alongside some of the UK''s leading planning professionals on high-profile projects.A key element of the role will be supporting the Newcastle office lead in growing the consultancy''s presence across the North East, while also playing an important ro