Senior Planner - Lead Urban Regeneration Projects (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Planner to manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects. The ideal candidate will have RTPI accreditation, strong consultancy experience, and excellent communication skills. This role provides significant opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality planning advice. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong progression opportunities

Mentorship from industry-leading planners

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and development management.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing ability.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions.
• Preparing planning statements and technical reports.
• Delivering clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Client facing skills

Project management skills

Report writing

Commercial awareness

Education

RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Planner to manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects. The ideal candidate will have RTPI accreditation, strong consultancy experience, and excellent communication skills. This role provides significant opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality planning advice. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.