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Senior/principal town planner

Tiptopjob
Principal
Posted: 24 October
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Senior/Principal Town Planner role at TipTopJob, Scotland. Hybrid/flexible working options available. Salary: competitive with excellent benefits and a clear progression path.

A globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their environment and infrastructure team in Scotland. With a growing pipeline of high-profile projects, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to make a meaningful impact on major UK developments. You will join a highly respected planning team operating at the forefront of sustainable development, working across sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports and harbours, and buildings.

This is a chance to shape the future of infrastructure and deliver real-world solutions to today’s most pressing environmental and societal challenges.


Key Responsibilities

* Act as Planning Lead or Support Lead across a range of strategic projects
* Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, providing expert consultancy services to a diverse client base
* Lead on bid preparation and framework responses
* Mentor junior planners and contribute to the overall growth and capability of the team
* Collaborate with experts across planning, environmental, engineering, and design disciplines
* Engage with key clients to support business development and market opportunities


Requirements

* Degree in Town Planning or a relevant subject
* Chartered or working towards chartered status
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including TCPA, DCO or TWAO processes
* Strategic planning and policy experience
* Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process (desirable)
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver well-presented reports and presentations
* Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple projects to tight deadlines
* Confidence to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams


What’s On Offer

* A competitive salary package regularly benchmarked against the market
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional leave
* A flexible benefits scheme tailored to support work/life balance, including medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
* Extensive support for chartership and ongoing professional development
* A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment

Preference is given to candidates based in or near Glasgow; applications from across the UK are welcome. Flexible and remote working arrangements are available.

To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch today. The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP.

Josh Jones on 362 010 or contact details as provided.


Job Information

* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Advertising Services

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