Overview
Senior Town Planner – Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow
Location: Choice of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Clear Path to Associate
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you ready to step into a Senior Town Planner role where your expertise will truly shape the future of development in Scotland?
Why This Role?
Location flexibility: Be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow – with hybrid working to suit your lifestyle.
Reputation for quality: Join a multi-disciplinary team that has a track record of delivering nationally significant planning and urban design projects.
Clear progression: This firm is serious about investing in its people, offering tailored support for your journey toward Associate and beyond.
Collaborative culture: You’ll work closely with talented architects, urban designers, and planning professionals in a friendly, innovative environment.
What You\'ll Be Doing:
* Leading and managing a range of planning projects from initial strategy to successful delivery
* Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and development plans
* Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
* Supporting and mentoring junior planners
* Playing a key role in business development and client relationships
What We\'re Looking For:
* MRTPI-qualified Town Planner
* Proven experience in development planning (private sector or local authority background welcomed)
* Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and legislation
* Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Commercial awareness and a proactive attitude
Whether you\'re looking for more responsibility, a better work-life balance, or a defined route to progression, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.
Interested? Send over your CV for a confidential discussion, or get in touch to find out more. If you\'re not quite ready to apply but want to understand if this could be a good fit, I’m happy to talk things through on 01792365109 and forward your CV to katy.thorne@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
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