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? I’m working with a well-respected architectural and planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across residential, commercial, and public sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner ready to take that next step in their career—or a current senior looking for a new environment where you can grow and progress to Associate level. 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