Senior Planner or Planning Associate

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in Edinburgh as a Senior Planner to work on diverse and high-profile projects. This role involves managing the planning application process and engaging with clients while benefiting from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development. You'll be part of a team focused on delivering impactful projects across Scotland while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering planning applications, appeals, and inquiries.
• Proven ability to direct and deliver medium to large-scale projects.
• Must possess excellent technical Planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and coordinate planning for residential, mixed-use, and other developments.
• Manage project teams effectively and conduct feasibility studies.
• Prepare planning and Statements of Community Engagement.

Skills

Knowledge of current Scottish planning legislation

Technical Planning skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Join our growing Town Planning team in Edinburgh!

Are you a talented Senior Planner or Planning Associate looking for your next challenge? We're expanding our highly successful team in the heart of Edinburgh, just a stone's throw from the iconic Edinburgh Castle and excellent transport links. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the city's largest and most dynamic planning teams, contributing to a diverse range of high-profile projects across Scotland.

About the Opportunity

Our Edinburgh office is a hub of expertise, with integrated teams spanning Town Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, Transport, Environmental, Social Value, and Economics. You'll work on exciting projects ranging from large-scale residential and mixed-use developments to energy, commercial, education, and industrial sites. Your work will cover the entire project life cycle, from Development Plan promotion and planning applications to appeals.

We're experiencing significant growth across the Scottish region, and we're looking for passionate individuals to help us develop new opportunities and build on our strong track record.

What You'll Bring

To excel in this role, you'll be:

• MRTPI qualified.

• Possess strong knowledge of current Scottish planning legislation, ideally with experience in residential and energy developments.

• Experienced in delivering a wide range of planning applications, appeals, and inquiries.

• A collaborative team player, adept at working effectively with colleagues, clients, contacts, and community stakeholders.

• Equipped with excellent technical Planning skills.

• (At Associate level) Proven in shaping, directing, and delivering medium to large-scale projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in:

• Promoting medium to large-scale residential, mixed-use, energy, industrial, education, and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) through the Local Development Plan process.

• Coordinating subsequent planning applications and appeals.

• Coordinating project teams and managing projects effectively.

• Conducting feasibility and site appraisals for our diverse client base.

• Preparing planning and Statements of Community Engagement when required.

• Supporting the building and maintaining of strong client relationships.

Why join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.