Senior Planner in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary, depending on exp.

Varied portfolio of planning projects

Career progression within an estab.‑s?

Supportive and collaborative working環境

Residential, commercial and mixed-use

Relationships with clients, developers

Develop technical planning expertise

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join our specialist consultancy. You will work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland, preparing and managing planning applications and advising clients on policy and development opportunities.

The role offers a competitive salary (£40,000–£50,000) depending on experience, with progression opportunities within an established planning consultancy and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or pursuing professional accreditation.
• Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Good understanding of the Scottish planning system, planning policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and planning authorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property, development and planning.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and planning strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
• Supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from initial feasibility through to determination.
• Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to successful project delivery.

Skills

Clear communicator

Organised

Client liaison

Proactive

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified / chartership in progress

Experience in town planning

Job description

TOWN PLANNER

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary: £40,000/£50,000

An established planning consultancy is looking to expand its team in Edinburgh with a motivated Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to join a specialist consultancy and work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, depending on experience


• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning and development projects


• Career progression within an established planning consultancy


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments


• Opportunity to develop relationships with clients, developers and local authorities


• Scope to develop your technical planning expertise and progress professionally

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.


• MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or interested in pursuing professional accreditation.


• Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a planning consultancy or local authority.


• Good understanding of the Scottish planning system, planning policy and development management.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and planning authorities.


• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property, development and planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development projects.


• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.


• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and planning strategies.


• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.


• Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.


• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.


• Supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from initial feasibility through to determination.


• Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to successful project delivery.