Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading private-sector consultancy in Glasgow seeks a Senior Town Planner to manage and deliver planning projects. The ideal candidate is MRTPI chartered with strong private sector experience and understanding of the Scottish planning system. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects across Scotland. If you're a proactive planner looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Chartered MRTPI essential for the role.
• Proven track record within the private sector.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning projects from inception to approval.
• Prepare planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Engage with local authorities and development teams.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Strong consultancy experience

Excellent report writing skills

Confident communication

Project management

Education

MRTPI chartered

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Glasgow

Private Sector Consultancy

Chartered MRTPI Essential

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? I'm working on behalf of a leading private-sector planning consultancy in Glasgow that is seeking a Chartered Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning professional with strong consultancy experience to play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll be joining a supportive, well-established team with a reputation for excellence and a strong pipeline of work across residential, commercial, mixed‑use and strategic land developments.

The Role :

• Managing and delivering a range of planning projects from inception to approval
• Preparing planning applications, appeals, appraisals and supporting documents
• Providing expert planning advice to private-sector clients and stakeholders
• Engaging with local authorities, consultants and development teams
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development activities

About You :

• MRTPI chartered (essential)
• Proven track record within the private sector (consultancy or developer)
• Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system
• Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected consultancy
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and impactful projects across Scotland

If you're a proactive, ambitious planner looking for a fresh challenge in the Glasgow market, we'd love to hear from you. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your ecological career within an ambitious, forward‑thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.