Senior Town Planner
Job in
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
You’ll be joining a well-connected team with an excellent reputation across Scotland for delivering sound planning advice and securing positive results for clients.
The Role As Senior Planner, you’ll lead on a variety of planning projects – from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. You’ll play a key client-facing role, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide commercially driven, pragmatic planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities Leading on planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals Providing strategic advice to clients and local authorities Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing project timelines Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development Assisting with business development and maintaining client relationships About You MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience, ideally in private consultancy Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills A proactive, professional approach with strong commercial awareness What’s on Offer Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model with a modern Edinburgh office base Supportive, collaborative working environment with clear progression pathways Exposure to a wide range of challenging and high-profile projects RTPI and CPD support, plus opportunities for leadership development If you’re an experienced planner looking to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking a more dynamic, commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people and their expertise.
To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on email neil.el
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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