Senior Town Planner

Hirecracker® Planning; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

RTPI mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

Hirecracker Planning in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Town Planner to work on green infrastructure and rural development projects. You will prepare and submit planning applications, manage client relationships, and support policy work.

The role offers flexible working, clear career progression, and RTPI mentoring. MRTPI or working toward chartership is preferred; knowledge of the Scottish planning system is essential. Candidates with consultancy or local authority experience will fit well.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience in a planning consultancy, local authority, or development setting.
• Solid knowledge of the Scottish planning system and policies.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Interest in green infrastructure, sustainable land use, and rural development.
• Proactive, organised, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Manage client relationships and co-ordinate project delivery.
• Attend site visits and support appeals and policy work.
• Opportunity to get involved in client development and networking as experience grows.

Skills

Planning experience in consultancy / L

Scottish planning system knowledge

Communication & report writing

Green infrastructure interest

Proactive / commercially minded

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Town Planner – Glasgow – £35,000 to £50,000 + Bonus

Work with a specialist consultancy active in green infrastructure and sustainable development

Flexible working and clear path to career progression

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly respected independent planning consultancy in Glasgow, known for their expertise in green infrastructure, rural diversification, and sustainable development projects. With a loyal and growing client base across Scotland, they offer a supportive environment where planners are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to progress. Due to ongoing growth, they’re now seeking a Senior Town Planner to join the team.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary from £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work across green infrastructure, renewables, and rural projects
• Supportive environment with RTPI mentoring and progression opportunities

THE SENIOR TOWN PLANNER ROLE:

In this role, you’ll work on a variety of planning projects with a focus on green infrastructure, renewables, and rural land use. You’ll be involved in preparing and submitting planning applications, managing client relationships, attending site visits, and supporting appeals and policy work. The role will also offer opportunities to get involved in client development and networking, as your experience grows.

SENIOR TOWN PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
• Planning experience in consultancy, local authority, or development setting
• Knowledge of Scottish planning system and policies
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Interest in green infrastructure, sustainable land use, and rural development
• Proactive, organised, and commercially minded

KEY SKILLS

Town Planner, MRTPI, Green Infrastructure, Planning Applications, Sustainable Development, Renewables, Rural Planning, Development Planning, Hirecracker