Associate Planning Offier

D R Newitt & Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join our Edinburgh office. You will manage a range of planning projects, handle applications and appeals, and prepare appraisals and development plan submissions.

The role requires a RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning and at least 5 years of postgraduate experience, with hybrid working arrangements considered. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate professional experience.
• Based in Edinburgh; hybrid working arrangements considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage own projects and planning applications and appeals.
• Prepare planning appraisals and development plan submissions.
• Carry out research and contribute to planning consultancy work.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong written and oral communication.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Time management

Driving license

Education

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning

Job description

About the Role

Applicants should have an RTPI accredited degree / postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, with a minimum of 5 years of postgraduate professional experience. While this is a post in which we expect the successful candidate to be based in our Edinburgh office, hybrid working arrangements will be considered.

About You

The successful candidate will be required to manage their own projects, manage planning applications and appeals, prepare planning appraisals and development plan submissions, carry out research, and generally play an active role in all of the planning consultancy aspects of our business.

The successful candidate will be ambitious and commercially minded, show attention to detail and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. The applicant must possess a driving license and have access to a car to allow them to carry out their duties in the position.

The following core skills are also required:

• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet strict deadlines

We will offer the successful candidate an attractive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to join an established and highly respected consultancy continuing to grow its portfolio across the UK.

Key Info from the Hiring Manager:

Ideally the Associate would have ca. 7-10 years' experience, with good experience in renewables energy/EIA. Scottish experience would also be good, but the projects are right across GB so a willingness to work in both the Scottish and English planning systems + S36/S37 consents/NSIPs would be important