Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 7 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK, is seeking an experienced Town Planner for their Edinburgh team.
The role involves assisting with a variety of planning applications, including residential, mixed-use developments, and major infrastructure projects.
Candidates should have chartered membership of the RTPI or be close to submission, along with experience in a planning consultancy or local government role.
The position offers a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, along with flexible hybrid working options.
This opportunity provides excellent professional progression and a personal development plan in a supportive and diverse work environment.

Town Planner

Edinburgh

Competitive Salary & benefits package

My client is a UK leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who, due to an exciting period of growth, are looking to recruit an experienced Town Planner to their dynamic Planning team based in Edinburgh.

The range of work on offer is wide and varied and will provide you with rich experience in town planning as you will aid and deliver on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics and major infrastructure projects.

What you will be doing

You will be assisting the strategic planning work, which includes coordinating planning, S36, S37, Marine and EIA submissions in relation to large scale, national level, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.

Candidate Requirements

Chartered membership of the RTPI, or close to submission.
Experience in a planning consultancy or local government role, preferably in Scotland but not essential.
A keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues.
A good working knowledge of (preferably Scottish) planning policy ideal.
Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
A strategic thinker and someone who can readily address problems.

What is in it for you?

On offer to the successful candidate will be a competitive starting salary as well as an impressive benefits package, and flexible, agile hybrid working options to work around you! My client offers a personal development plan and a transparent career pathway, with excellent professional progression opportunities. You will be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Interested?

For applications and more information regarding the role (and others in the Town Planning sector) please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .

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