Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Senior Planning Consultant position in Edinburgh is ideal for an experienced town planner seeking career advancement.
The role involves managing projects, leading planning applications and appeals, and providing expert advice across various development sectors.
Candidates must have an RTPI accredited degree and a minimum of five years of postgraduate professional experience in Scotland.
The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, along with hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
This permanent role is with a leading independent planning consultancy that values ambition and commercial mindset.

Senior Planning Consultant - Edinburgh

Are you an experienced town planner looking for your next career move? My client, a leading independent planning consultancy, is expanding its Edinburgh team and is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across Scotland.

About the Role

As a Senior Planning Consultant, you will manage your own projects, lead planning applications and appeals, and provide expert advice across various development sectors, including energy, infrastructure, residential, retail, healthcare, and more. You will also contribute to strategic planning appraisals, development plan submissions, and client engagement, all while working in a dynamic and commercially driven environment.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

RTPI accredited degree/postgraduate qualification in Town Planning
Minimum of five years of postgraduate professional experience in Scotland

Key Skills:

Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and meet strict deadlines
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A full driving license and access to a car

Why Join Us?

Work on a diverse range of exciting and impactful projects
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
Be part of an established and highly respected consultancy with a growing Scottish portfolio

If you are ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to take the next step in your planning career, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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