Assistant Planner

TipTopJob; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing renewable energy developer in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their expanding team. The role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects within a supportive environment, where you'll be responsible for preparing planning applications and conducting site assessments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and interest in sustainable development. The position includes hybrid working and prospects for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development pathway

Support toward RTPI Chartership

Friendly team culture

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• A degree (or postgraduate degree) in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or a related field.
• Some experience in a planning role (public or private sector) preferred, but strong graduates considered.
• Interest in renewable energy, environmental planning, or sustainable development.
• Strong written communication, research, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written communication skills

Research skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or related field

Job description

Assistant Town Planner : Edinburgh

GBP28,000:GBP35,000 + benefits + career development

Forward:Thinking Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Developer

Im 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 youre 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

• 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 youll see the full lifecycle of complex, nationally significant projects while developing strong technical skills.

What Youll 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 UKs 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 youd like to discuss the role, company culture, or progression opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat. Im happy to share the full brief and answer any questions you may have