Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Glasgow
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded multidisciplinary design and planning consultancy in Glasgow in the appointment of an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join their growing Planning Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking practice involved in a diverse portfolio of high-profile and award-winning developments across a range of sectors including residential, healthcare, commercial, defence, transport, energy, stadia/events, masterplanning, and film studios.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Planning Director and wider project teams, providing expert town planning consultancy services to both public and private sector clients.
The Role
The Planner / Senior Planner will support the delivery of a wide range of planning projects and will play a key role in advising clients on planning strategy, development opportunities, and associated consenting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present planning advice clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats
Develop planning strategies in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
Manage, submit, and negotiate planning applications and appeals through all stages of the process
Prepare and manage representations and supporting documentation
Produce Planning Statements, appraisal documents, and strategic planning advice
Maintain a strong understanding of evolving planning legislation, policy, and guidance
Liaise effectively with technical consultants and stakeholders across projects
Act as a key client contact and manage projects with minimal supervision where required
Skills & Experience
RTPI accredited with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
Proven experience providing planning consultancy services on major development projects
Background within either the public or private sector will be considered
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience engaging directly with clients, Local Authority officers, consultants, and members of the public
Strong project management and organisational skills
Comfortable working independently and managing client relationships
Full clean UK driving licence requiredThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Planner looking to join a respected consultancy with an excellent reputation, varied project portfolio, and strong commitment to professional development.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)