Senior town planner

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh (Hybrid)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + benefits

A highly regarded UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to its established Edinburgh office. The firm has a strong commercial focus and provides integrated planning, valuation, agency, and development services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take the next step in their career within a business known for its professional credibility, supportive culture, and commitment to quality. You'll be joining a well-connected team with an excellent reputation across Scotland for delivering sound planning advice and securing positive results for clients.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you'll lead on a variety of planning projects - from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. You'll play a key client-facing role, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide commercially driven, pragmatic planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals
• Providing strategic advice to clients and local authorities
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing project timelines
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Assisting with business development and maintaining client relationships

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, ideally in private consultancy
• Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
• A proactive, professional approach with strong commercial awareness

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model with a modern Edinburgh office base
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with clear progression pathways
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and high-profile projects
• RTPI and CPD support, plus opportunities for leadership development

If you're an experienced planner looking to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking a more dynamic, commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people and their expertise.

To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on email