Infrastructure Planners- Edinburgh

Matchtech; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure planning is seeking Infrastructure Planners in Edinburgh. The role offers a flexible, hybrid work environment, focusing on major projects across the UK. Ideal candidates will possess a Town Planning degree, planning legislation knowledge, and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance and income protection

Flexible benefits for personal needs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in infrastructure planning.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policies.
• Proven record in managing and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning team on a range of infrastructure projects.
• Preparing consent applications and managing specific project aspects.
• Drafting reports and engaging with clients or stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Degree and/or master's in Town Planning

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client is currently seeking Infrastructure Planners with 5+ years experience to join their growing team in Edinburgh. This role offers a flexible, hybrid work environment, contributing to major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key skills required for this role

Important

The Opportunities:

Our client has a growing team of Infrastructure Planners within their national Town Planning business, working with various consenting regimes such as Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act, Town and Country Planning Act, and Electricity Act. These planners collaborate with engineers, environmental teams, and communication specialists to lead planning consenting processes from feasibility through to implementation phases. The role supports the planning team on diverse projects, assisting with consent applications and occasionally taking complete responsibility for smaller projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning team on a range of infrastructure projects
• Preparing consent applications and managing specific aspects of projects
• Drafting reports and meeting with clients or key stakeholders
• Delivering smaller projects in alignment with client objectives and timelines
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external experts to ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing client relationships and articulating complex issues concisely

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/or master's in Town Planning and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policies
• Experience in producing outputs to support infrastructure consenting or planning policy
• Ability to develop working relationships with various disciplines within the organisation and external forums
• Proven project management skills and a successful record in planning and delivering projects
• Commercial and financial management skills for profitable project management
• Experience in business development, including successful bidding for work
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance and income protection cover
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs
• A shared success model recognising individual contributions
• Opportunities for career growth, learning, and impact through significant projects
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