Associate Director Director Town Planning

Aztrum; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Director or Director in Edinburgh. This role involves leading project management, mentoring staff, and engaging with clients while influencing regional growth. The ideal candidate is MRTPI qualified with extensive UK town planning experience, and will have a collaborative hands-on mindset. The position offers flexibility in salary and has the potential for equity or profit-share as the consultancy grows.

Benefits

Potential for equity or profit-share

Flexibility on salary

Influential role in business development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK town planning.
• Experience in a consultancy or client-facing role.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong project management skills across sectors.
• Knowledge of local planning context.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of regional growth and delivery.
• Manage projects and mentor staff.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Shape business strategies and influence growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team management

Business development

Knowledge of Scottish Planning Policy

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Associate Director / Director - Town Planning

Edinburgh

Salary (DOE)

Our client a respected planning consultancy with a growing presence in Scotland is looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director-level Town Planner to join their Edinburgh office.

This is a strategically important hire ideal for someone ready to take ownership of regional growth and delivery. The ideal candidate will be chartered (MRTPI) have experience managing teams or junior planners and be confident engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the business owner/founder providing leadership support and helping to shape the next phase of the consultancy’s Scottish growth. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff and ideally bringing or generating new business through strong relationships and sector insight.

Key Requirements

• MRTPI qualified with extensive experience in UK town planning.
• Proven experience in a consultancy or client‑facing role.
• Comfortable leading and mentoring junior staff or managing small teams.
• Strong project management and delivery skills across a range of sectors (residential, commercial, mixed‑use).
• Ideally has a track record of business development or brings an existing client following (not essential but highly desirable).
• Knowledge of Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) and local planning context is essential.
• A collaborative hands‑on mindset with commercial awareness.

Why This Role

• Leadership potential – play a key part in developing the Edinburgh office and wider business strategy.
• Work alongside a supportive and entrepreneurial founder with real opportunity for influence and autonomy.
• Potential for equity or profit‑share as the business grows.
• Flexibility on salary to suit someone at AD / early Director level, not top‑heavy.
• Real chance to shape your role and future progression.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Associate Director / Director role please send your CV to (contact information required).