Senior / Town Planner - Scotland
Are you an ambitious Senior Town Planner or Town Planner looking for your next challenge? We're expanding our highly successful teams based in Scotland, and this role can be based from either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Join one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic planning teams and play a key role in shaping a wide variety of high‑profile, transformative projects across the country.
About the Business
At Stantec, we believe that planning is more than rules and regulations – it’s about creating vibrant, sustainable communities where people and places thrive. Our Scottish planning team combines deep local expertise with the global reach and innovation of Stantec, delivering projects that balance social, environmental, and economic priorities.
We work across both public and private sectors, providing strategic advice, master‑planning, and technical support for a diverse range of projects. From guiding large‑scale residential developments in North Dunfermline and Polmont, to supporting infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the country, our planners are at the heart of shaping Scotland’s future.
Recent highlights include strategic development frameworks for Helensburgh, redevelopments in Glasgow’s Golden Square, and major energy and harbour projects in Orkney, Aberdeen, and the Clyde.
Our team thrives on collaboration and trusted partnerships. We bring together specialists from environmental, transport, engineering, and design disciplines to ensure every project is informed, balanced, and impactful. We are proud to act as a partner of choice, helping clients navigate the complexities of planning while maintaining a clear focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for communities.
If you’re passionate about planning that makes a real difference, working on projects that shape Scotland today and for generations to come, this is the place to grow your career.
About the Opportunity
You’ll work on exciting projects ranging from large‑scale residential and mixed‑use developments to energy, commercial, education, and industrial sites. Your work will cover the entire project life cycle, from Development Plan promotion and planning applications to appeals.
We’re experiencing significant growth across the Scottish region, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us develop new opportunities and build on our strong track record.
What You’ll Bring
* MRTPI qualified.
* Strong knowledge of current Scottish planning legislation, ideally with experience in residential and energy developments.
* Experience in delivering a wide range of planning applications, appeals, and inquiries.
* A collaborative team player, adept at working effectively with colleagues, clients, contacts, and community stakeholders.
* Excellent technical planning skills.
* Proven ability to shape, direct, and deliver medium to large‑scale projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Promote medium to large‑scale residential, mixed‑use, energy, industrial, education, and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) through the Local Development Plan process.
* Coordinate subsequent planning applications and appeals.
* Coordinate project teams and manage projects effectively.
* Conduct feasibility and site appraisals for our diverse client base.
* Prepare planning and Statements of Community Engagement when required.
* Support the building and maintaining of strong client relationships.
Why Join Us?
* People culture: We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
* Award‑winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
* Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland – we want you to be part of it!
* Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, discounted gym membership and more.
* Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
* Professional development: Industry‑leading training and development, plus paid professional subscriptions.
Equal Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with all applicable laws and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
We welcome all applicants and encourage anyone who feels they could be a great fit to apply, even if their experience doesn’t align perfectly with the stated requirements.
Senior Management Levels
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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