Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh
A leading independent property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Edinburgh team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious MRTPI-qualified planner to work within a highly regarded planning and development team advising on some of Scotland's most significant and complex development projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, student living, leisure and regeneration sectors.
The business has an established UK-wide presence with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice to major developers, landowners, investors and public sector organisations. Their Scottish planning team continues to grow, offering genuine progression opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK. ()
The Role
Working closely with Partners and senior colleagues, the successful candidate will take a lead role across a broad range of planning instructions, including:
Preparing and managing major planning applications and appeals
Providing strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients
Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
Supporting project teams on large-scale mixed-use and regeneration schemes
Engaging with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders
Assisting with business development and client relationship management
Mentoring junior members of the planning teamThe role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work on high-quality developments across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, leisure, higher education and urban regeneration. ()
About You
Candidates should ideally have:
MRTPI qualification (or working towards chartership)
Experience gained within a consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
Experience managing planning applications and project teams
The ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary environmentThis opportunity would suit an established Senior Planner or an experienced Planner ready to step up into a more senior role within a respected and expanding team.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a highly respected national consultancy
Exposure to landmark and complex planning projects
Clear progression pathway and strong professional development support
Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangementsFor a confidential discussion, please get in touch