Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior / Principal Town Planner to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh. You will lead a range of high-profile development projects, ensuring quality outputs while mentoring junior team members. Competitive salary and professional development support are on offer.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish planning policy and legislation.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting planning projects from strategic planning to development management.
• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Providing sound planning advice to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Planning Policy Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

MRTPI Qualified

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid/Flexible Working Available

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Senior Planner to join a UK Leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh working on some of the most high-profile and complex development projects in the country!

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to experience and qualifications
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Private healthcare and wellness support
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Professional development and training, including support for RTPI membership and CPD
• Opportunities to work across sectors, including infrastructure, energy, regeneration, and housing
• Much more!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading or supporting a wide range of planning projects, from strategic planning to development management
• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing sound planning advice to clients, stakeholders and internal teams
• Leading stakeholder engagement, public consultation and negotiation with local authorities
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
• Staying up to date with planning legislation and policy to ensure high-quality outputs

About the Team

You’ll be joining a dynamic and collaborative team that works across some of the UK’s most exciting and complex projects. The Edinburgh office is a key hub for planning, urban design, engineering, and environmental services, offering integrated solutions to clients in both public and private sectors.

The planning team has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and deliverable planning strategies, with a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. You’ll be part of a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages continual learning.

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
• Significant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment
• Strong knowledge of Scottish planning policy and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now and bring your planning expertise to a forward-thinking and friendly team making a positive impact across Scotland and beyond! Submit your CV above, and contact Megan Field on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005 for more information.