Senior Town Planner

A leading independent property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Edinburgh team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious MRTPI-qualified planner to work within a highly regarded planning and development team advising on some of Scotland's most significant and complex development projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, student living, leisure and regeneration sectors.

The business has an established UK-wide presence with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice to major developers, landowners, investors and public sector organisations. Their Scottish planning team continues to grow, offering genuine progression opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK. ()

Working closely with Partners and senior colleagues, the successful candidate will take a lead role across a broad range of planning instructions, including:

• Preparing and managing major planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients
• Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
• Supporting project teams on large-scale mixed-use and regeneration schemes
• Engaging with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders
• Assisting with business development and client relationship management
• Mentoring junior members of the planning team

The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work on high-quality developments across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, leisure, higher education and urban regeneration. ()

Candidates should ideally have:

• MRTPI qualification (or working towards chartership)
• Experience gained within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
• Experience managing planning applications and project teams
• The ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment

This opportunity would suit an established Senior Planner or an experienced Planner ready to step up into a more senior role within a respected and expanding team.

• Opportunity to join a highly respected national consultancy
• Exposure to landmark and complex planning projects
• Clear progression pathway and strong professional development support
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.