Development Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Development Planner to prepare planning applications and support various projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and be MRTPI qualified or working towards it. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working options

Friendly, supportive team environment

Excellent opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Scottish planning legislation and policy.
• Experience in consultancy or a relevant planning environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Development Planner
Location: Edinburgh

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and respected independent consultancy to recruit a Development Planner for their growing team in Edinburgh.

Operating across planning, environmental consultancy, and engineering disciplines, this organisation delivers high-quality and sustainable development projects throughout Scotland and the UK. Due to a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to team growth, they are looking for a planning professional to support and lead on a range of projects across sectors including housing, infrastructure, energy, and regeneration.

The Role:
As a Development Planner, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting planning applications, delivering site appraisals, conducting research and analysis, preparing supporting planning documents, and liaising with clients, stakeholders and local authorities. You’ll play an important role in shaping development outcomes and contributing to project success from initial strategy through to determination.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (or postgrad) in Town Planning or a related subject

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

• Solid understanding of Scottish planning legislation and policy

• Excellent communication, report writing and organisational skills

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Experience in consultancy or a relevant planning environment is desirable

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Friendly, supportive team environment

• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio

• Excellent opportunities for training and career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that values quality, innovation and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply for this Development Planner role, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365006 or email [e-mail]