Senior Associate Town Planner – Energy & Infrastructure

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading planning consultancy to appoint an Associate Town Planner in Edinburgh. You will lead complex planning projects, with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure, and collaborate with clients across Scotland and the UK.

The role offers hybrid working and requires approximately 7–10 years in town planning, with strong project management and mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years' experience within town planning.
• Experience delivering complex planning projects.
• Experience with EIA processes.
• Knowledge of Scottish and English planning systems.
• Experience with Section 36/37 consents, NSIPs or other major consenting regimes would be highly desirable.
• Strong project management and client-facing skills.
• The ability to manage workloads, support colleagues and contribute to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex planning applications and consent strategies.
• Support renewable energy projects and EIA processes.
• Advise clients through the planning lifecycle.
• Manage projects across Scottish and English systems.
• Provide expertise on Section 36/37 and NSIPs.
• Support business development and client relations.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Town planning

Project management

Client-facing

Renewable energy

EIA

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading planning consultancy to appoint an Associate Town Planner in Edinburgh. You will lead complex planning projects, with a focus on renewable energy and infrastructure, and collaborate with clients across Scotland and the UK.

The role offers hybrid working and requires approximately 7–10 years in town planning, with strong project management and mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.