Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A highly respected property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join its established Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to work on a broad range of high-profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will advise a diverse client base including developers, investors, landowners, public sector organisations and private clients on complex planning matters across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and regeneration schemes.

The Role

Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination
Preparing and submitting planning applications, appraisals and appeals
Providing strategic planning advice to clients
Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and consultant teams
Supporting business development activities and maintaining strong client relationships
Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

About You

MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience)
Strong background within either consultancy or local authority planning
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Knowledge of the Scottish planning system is essential

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects
Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Clear career progression opportunities
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working environment

This position would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and highly regarded consultancy environment in Edinburgh.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch