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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is an independent Planning and Development Consultancy seeking a dynamic Senior Town Planner for their Edinburgh office.
  • The role involves managing town planning projects for a diverse range of clients and mentoring junior team members.
  • Candidates should have a RTPI accredited degree and significant experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy or local authority setting.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth.
  • The hiring manager is looking to meet candidates as soon as possible for this permanent role.

The Company

My client is an independent and chartered Planning and Development Consultancy who is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Town Planner to join the team in their Edinburgh office. They work on a wide variety of development projects across the UK, and it is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress in their career.

Position as a Senior Town Planner

As a Senior Town Planner in the Birmingham office, you will have the opportunity to work for a very broad range of clients, including urban residential developers, housebuilders, affordable housing providers, land promoters, retail operators, industrial and commercial developers, asset managers, investors, universities, schools, Government agencies and Government departments, amongst many others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage town planning projects from inception to completion.
  • Provide expert advice on planning policy, development proposals, and site appraisals.
  • Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
  • Mentor and support junior team members.

Essential Criteria for the Senior Town Planner:

  • RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent) and Chartered Town Planner status.
  • Proven experience in town planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority setting.
  • Strong understanding of planning policy and regulations.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and client management.

Benefits fore the Senior Town Planner

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
  • A supportive, collaborative work environment.
  • Exciting, varied projects that make a tangible impact.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with Senior planning candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at .

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.