Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy seeks an experienced Senior Town Planner in Glasgow to join their growing team. The role offers opportunities to work on nationally significant projects within a collaborative environment, while providing a clear path for professional development. The position includes flexible hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and the chance to make a significant impact in a high-performing team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored professional development plans

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering complex planning projects.
• Strong background in consultancy, local authority, or developer-side roles.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a broad range of planning projects.
• Manage planning applications, appeals, and EIA coordination.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and support junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

MRTPI Qualification

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Glasgow Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Level: Senior Planner
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? I'm working exclusively with a highly respected, top-tier multidisciplinary consultancy looking to grow their established planning team in Glasgow.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner who thrives on complex and diverse projects, from major infrastructure schemes to strategic developments across the UK. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued and your progression actively supported.

What's in it for you?

• Work on nationally significant projects in infrastructure, energy, transport, regeneration, and more.
  
• A clear route for progression with tailored professional development plans.
  
• Flexible hybrid working - typically 2-3 days in the office.
  
• Industry-leading benefits package including generous annual leave, private healthcare, and enhanced pension.
  

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering a broad range of planning projects.
  
• Managing planning applications, appeals, and EIA coordination.
  
• Providing strategic advice to clients and supporting junior team members.
  
• Developing client relationships and contributing to business development.
  

About You

• MRTPI qualified with a strong background in consultancy, local authority, or developer-side roles.
  
• Proven experience delivering complex planning projects.
  
• Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset.
  
• Excellent communication, project management, and client engagement skills.
  

This role is ideal for a planner who's ready to step into a leadership position and make a real impact within a high-performing team.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right move for your planning career, I'd love to speak with you. Please send your CV or reach out for a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail on (phone number removed) and to (url removed)