Senior Town Planner : Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: GBP45,000 : GBP55,000 (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. Youll 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, youll lead on a variety of planning projects : from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. Youll 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
Whats 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 youre 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.
or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on 365 108 email