Senior Planner: Lead Projects & Client Growth (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate. This role involves managing profitable projects, developing client relationships, and supporting a collaborative team dynamic. Ideal candidates will have strong development management skills and ideally MRTPI status. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, primarily office-based with flexible remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Scottish planning system preferred, but not essential.
• Understanding of planning issues across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional networks.
• Manage planning projects to agreed budgets and timescales.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of team members.

Skills

Development management

Planning policy

Project management

Client-facing communication

Proactive mindset

Education

MRTPI chartered status or working towards chartership

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Planner or Associate. This role involves managing profitable projects, developing client relationships, and supporting a collaborative team dynamic. Ideal candidates will have strong development management skills and ideally MRTPI status. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, primarily office-based with flexible remote working options.