Tarson works with planning consultancies, developers, housebuilders and local authorities across the UK. We regularly support employers hiring for Planning Director roles in the Newcastle area, where demand remains consistently strong across regeneration, mixed‑use development, strategic planning and major infrastructure.
Planning Director responsibilities typically include leading high‑value planning strategies, overseeing multi‑disciplinary project teams, managing key client relationships, shaping development and land promotion strategy, preparing detailed planning statements, supporting appeals, and contributing to Local Plan representation. Newcastle‑based roles often involve regeneration, tall‑building residential schemes, commercial development, strategic land promotion, heritage‑sensitive work and transport‑related planning projects.
If you are an experienced planning professional seeking senior leadership responsibility, commercial influence or a move into consultancy, development or local government, Tarson can connect you with employers actively hiring in the Newcastle market. Submit your CV to be considered for upcoming opportunities.