Job Description
Join our team at Newcastle International Airport!
About Your Airport
Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world.
Thanks to its strong portfolio of 15 airline partners, passengers can choose from over 80 direct destinations and more than 300 onward connections worldwide.
The Airport makes a vital contribution to the regional economy, generating more than £1bn in GVA each year and around 3,200 people are employed on the Airport site. More than 17,000 jobs are supported through the business’ supply chain.
The business’ commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience has earned international recognition.
In 2025, the Airport was recognised as ‘Best Airport in Europe’, in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service.
It also retained the Star UK Airport award at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
The Airport was named the ‘Overall Winner’ at the Routes World Awards 2024, marking the first time a UK Airport achieved this prestigious accolade.
Airline partners continue to invest in the Airport and easyJet will open a new three-aircraft base in March 2026.
Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'.
The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models.
Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity.
About the role
We’re looking for a highly commercial town planning professional who can think strategically but also delve into detail. In this unique role, you will take our ambitious Masterplan 2040 and help bring it to life, from a proposed runway extension, commercial developments and terminal improvements to creating community sustainability spaces.
You will navigate and advise on planning policy, by tracking new legislation and managing planning applications to shaping transport proposals to ensure the Airport’s interests are protected and future ready.
You’ll be our guardian of the Airport’s wider land estate, working with local authorities, landowners, developers, consultants, and colleagues to deliver major development schemes, drive environmental and transport initiatives, and engage meaningfully with our local community.
You will act as a key consultee responding to planning applications in the region, safeguarding the interests of the Airport.
You will be part of a dynamic and motivated team, who work at pace to deliver high profile projects so if driving sustainable growth, and steering long term Airport development excites you—this is your runway.
About you
You’ll:
- Track and influence planning legislation.
- Drive the delivery of our Airport Masterplan and Surface Access Strategy.
- Lead the preparation, submission and delivery of Airport planning applications.
- Lead our involvement in national, regional, and local planning agendas.
- Work with authorities, developers, and partners on land use, transport, and commercial projects.
- To work in partnership with colleagues and external developers with the aim of delivering a range of commercial property developments, including our Airview Park and Airlink developments.
- To work closely with the sustainability team to deliver the Airport’s Net Zero 2035 strategy.
- Guide colleagues with expert planning advice.
- Safeguard the airport, manage environmental projects, and champion our Green Travel Plan.
- Represent us at community consultations and regional stakeholder events.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with qualifications in, or relevant to, Town and Country Planning
- Established experience in the preparation and co-ordination of planning applications and liaising with local planning authorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable experience of being able to work as part of a multi -disciplinary project team and on an individual basis with minimum supervision
- Demonstrable experience of the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Full UK Driving licence
- Chartered status of the RTPI
If you’re passionate about playing a key role in the Airport’s ambitious future development plans - we’d love to meet you.
Why come onboard?
- Free on-site car parking whilst at work
- Reduced parking charges – Park & Fly
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to contributory pension scheme
- Company Paid Life Insurance - Death in service
- Salary Sacrifice - Vehicle purchase scheme
- Tyne & Wear Metro season ticket
- Discounted car servicing and repairs
- Access to World Duty Free
- On-site occupational health support
- On-site physiotherapist
- Employee assistance programme support
- Subsidised private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets
- Company and Performance related bonus scheme
- Subsidised membership to our on-site gym
Equal Opportunities Employer
Newcastle International Airport Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Applications are managed through the same fair and consistent recruitment process, and candidates are assessed on their skills, experience, and ability to successfully perform the role.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments made to the selection process or interview. We support employees who require additional support or adjustments, whether through ill-health, medical conditions, or living with disabilities.
Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.
NB: Should we receive sufficient interest in the role, please be aware it may close earlier than the original advertised closing date.
Applications should be made by providing a CV and cover letter.