Associate Director | Director - Town Planning

Job Title:
Associate Director / Director of Town Planning

Location:
Edinburgh, Scotland

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist planning consultancy based in Edinburgh in their search for an Associate Director or Director to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy delivering high-quality advice across a wide range of development sectors throughout Scotland and the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will take a key leadership position within the planning team, managing projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning submission, negotiation, and determination.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and overseeing complex planning applications and development projects
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
• Providing strategic planning advice on development potential, policy context, and risk
• Managing and developing strong client relationships across public and private sectors
• Representing clients at meetings, consultations, and planning committees
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members
• Su...