Senior Planner / Associate — Lead Projects (Hybrid, Scotland)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate to deliver high-quality projects across various sectors. The role involves managing and executing planning projects, developing client relationships, and leading team members. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI chartered status or be working towards it, with a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for remote working is available.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of planning issues across multiple sectors.
• Experience within the Scottish planning system preferred, but not essential.
• Proactive mindset with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and enhance professional networks.
• Manage and execute planning projects to agreed budgets and timescales.
• Provide guidance, performance management and leadership to colleagues.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business.

Skills

Development management

Planning policy

Project management

Client-facing skills

Education

MRTPI chartered status

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate to deliver high-quality projects across various sectors. The role involves managing and executing planning projects, developing client relationships, and leading team members. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI chartered status or be working towards it, with a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for remote working is available.