Infrastructure Planners- Edinburgh

Matchtech; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning firm is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Planner to join their growing team in Edinburgh. In this position, you'll support diverse infrastructure projects, prepare consent applications, and manage client relationships, contributing to successful project outcomes. The role offers opportunities for career growth and recognition of individual contributions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policies.
• Experience in producing outputs to support infrastructure consenting.
• Proven project management skills and successful record in planning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning team on a range of infrastructure projects.
• Preparing consent applications and managing specific aspects.
• Delivering smaller projects in alignment with client objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Management

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Job description

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

Benefits:

• 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

If you are an experienced Senior Infrastructure Planner looking to advance your career within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's team in Edinburgh.