Assistant Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Town Planner for a sustainability-driven developer in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting planning activities and offers the chance to work on meaningful projects in renewable energy. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or related fields and possess strong communication skills. This position provides a clear development pathway and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Clear professional development pathway

Support toward RTPI Chartership

Flexible hybrid working model

Friendly team culture

Exposure to major planning projects

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or related field.
• Ideally some experience in a planning role, though strong graduates will also be considered.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy, environmental planning, or sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning applications and supporting documents.
• Conducting site assessments and planning policy research.
• Assisting with community engagement and consultations.

Skills

Strong written communication

Research

Organisational skills

Proactive and curious approach

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, or Geography

Job description

Assistant Town Planner - Edinburgh
28,000- 35,000 + benefits + career development

Forward-Thinking Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Developer

I'm partnering with a fast-growing, sustainability-driven developer operating across the UK to recruit an Assistant Town Planner for their expanding Edinburgh team. This organisation is at the forefront of renewable energy and environmental infrastructure projects, with a strong pipeline and a reputation for doing things the right way.

If you're looking to build your planning career within a supportive team where you will gain hands-on exposure to major projects, this is an excellent opportunity.

The Role

Working closely with senior planners and project managers, you will support the delivery of a range of planning activities, including:

• Preparing planning applications and supporting documents
• Conducting site assessments and planning policy research
• Assisting with community engagement and consultation activities
• Supporting appeals and environmental submissions
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Helping coordinate planning inputs for renewable energy and infrastructure schemes

This is a role where you'll see the full lifecycle of complex, nationally significant projects while developing strong technical skills.

What You'll Bring

• A degree (or postgraduate degree) in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or a related field
• Ideally some experience in a planning role (public or private sector), though strong graduates will also be considered
• A genuine interest in renewable energy, environmental planning, or sustainable development
• Strong written communication, research, and organisational skills
• A proactive, curious approach with a desire to learn and develop

Why Join?

• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to the UK's renewable energy and sustainability goals
• Clear professional development pathway, including support toward RTPI Chartership
• Small, friendly team where your work genuinely matters
• Hybrid working and a positive, people-focused culture
• Exposure to major planning projects far beyond what is typical at this career stage

Interested?

If you'd like to discuss the role, company culture, or progression opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat. I'm happy to share the full brief and answer any questions you may have