Senior Planner
Location: Edinburgh
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, forward-thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Edinburgh team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to work on some of Scotland's most high-profile and complex development projects within a fast-paced, commercially minded environment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working
Exposure to major urban regeneration, mixed-use, residential, commercial, and strategic projects
Strong progression opportunities within a rapidly growing team
Supportive culture with mentorship from industry-leading planners
Access to multidisciplinary expertise across transport, design, economics, and environmental services
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across Scotland. You will work directly with clients, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and provide high-level planning advice from inception through to determination.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions
Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and technical reports
Delivering clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients
Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
Supporting business development through client engagement and market awareness
Contributing to and mentoring junior planners within the team
Monitoring emerging policy and advising clients on development strategy
About You
We're looking for a driven and confident Senior Planner with strong consultancy experience and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a commercial environment.
Requirements:
RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status (or working towards)
Relevant years' experience within a planning consultancy or similar role
Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and development management
Excellent written communication and report-writing ability
Strong client facing and project management skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Positive, proactive attitude with commercial awareness
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take their career forward within a respected consultancy offering major project exposure and genuine progression.
If you are interested in this Senior Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment