Planning Consultant

Town Planner Edinburgh

The successful candidate will work closely with senior planning professionals to assist in the delivery of a wide range of planning projects across Scotland and the wider UK market.

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
• Supporting project delivery across a variety of development sectors
• Undertaking planning research, site appraisals, and policy reviews
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and local authorities
• Supporting business development activities and helping to grow the Scottish presence of the business
• Managing project workloads and contributing to successful project outcomes
• Assisting senior team members in the delivery of strategic planning advice

• Hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ post‑graduation professional planning experience
• Be MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
• Possess strong working knowledge of the Scottish planning system
• Have experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
• Be commercially aware and client focused
• Possess excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Experience of the English planning system would also be advantageous.

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Exposure to a diverse range of high‑profile projects across multiple sectors
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced planning professionals
• Ongoing CPD and chartership support
• Flexible and dynamic working environment