Associate Planner – Edinburgh Location: Edinburgh Salary: Attractive salary benefits The Role We’re recruiting an Associate Planner for a dynamic planning consultancy team based in Edinburgh. You’ll take responsibility for your own planning projects, including applications, appeals and development plan work, while contributing to a range of consultancy services across sectors such as housing, infrastructure, commercial, energy and leisure. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the right candidate. ️ Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning applications and appeal cases from instruction to decision. Prepare planning appraisals, development plan submissions and supporting documentation. Conduct research and analysis to inform advice and client recommendations. Engage with clients, stakeholders and planning authorities to progress projects. Contribute to business growth by delivering high quality and commercially focused planning advice. About You RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning. Minimum of approximately 5 years’ postgraduate professional planning experience. Highly organised with excellent written and oral communication skills. Confident managing a varied workload, with strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities. Full driving licence and access to a car desirable to support duties across the UK. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible and hybrid working options. A supportive and entrepreneurial consultancy environment with a growing portfolio across the UK and Ireland. Opportunity to work on varied planning challenges and build your professional profile. Apply now or contact Marta at marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk or 01792 677 005.