Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A highly respected property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join its established Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to work on a broad range of high-profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will advise a diverse client base including developers, investors, landowners, public sector organisations and private clients on complex planning matters across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and regeneration schemes.

The Role

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appraisals and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and consultant teams
• Supporting business development activities and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience)
• Strong background within either consultancy or local authority planning
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Knowledge of the Scottish planning system is essential

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects
• Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working environment

This position would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and highly regarded consultancy environment in Edinburgh.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.