Planner - Senior Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected design-led practice in Glasgow is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join their expanding team. This role offers significant involvement in development projects and the opportunity to work within a supportive team culture. The ideal candidate should have experience in a planning consultancy or design environment and be RTPI Chartered with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Scottish and English planning systems.
• Proactive approach to managing projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in engaging development projects across Scotland.
• Work within a supportive team culture.

Skills

Experience in a planning consultancy or design environment

RTPI Chartered

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and client expectations

Job description

A respected, design-led practice in Glasgow, with a strong presence in Scotland, is seeking a driven and collaborative Planner or Senior Planner to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a forward-thinking studio that has recently become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), offering genuine involvement and shared success for all employees.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Scottish and English planning systems, experience working on a range of development types, and a proactive approach to managing projects and client relationships.

The role offers excellent professional growth opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to influence some of the most engaging development projects across Scotland.

Key requirements:

• Experience in a planning consultancy or design environment
• RTPI Chartered
• Knowledge of the Scottish and English planning system and relevant policy frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and client expectations

This is a unique opportunity to join an employee-owned company where your voice matters, and your contributions directly shape the future of the business.

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