TOWN PLANNER

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary: £40,000/£50,000

An established planning consultancy is looking to expand its team in Edinburgh with a motivated Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to join a specialist consultancy and work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning and development projects
• Career progression within an established planning consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Opportunity to develop relationships with clients, developers and local authorities
• Scope to develop your technical planning expertise and progress professionally

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or interested in pursuing professional accreditation.
• Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Good understanding of the Scottish planning system, planning policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and planning authorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property, development and planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and planning strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
• Supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from initial feasibility through to determination.
• Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to successful project delivery.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, or know someone who could be a great fit, I'd love to hear from you.

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