Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private-sector planning consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Town Planner. The role involves managing various planning projects and providing expert advice. Key qualifications include MRTPI chartership and a solid background in the private sector. This position offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should be proactive and ready to take on high-profile projects across Scotland.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record within the private sector (consultancy or developer).
• Experience managing planning projects from inception to approval.
• Mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a range of planning projects.
• Preparing planning applications and supporting documents.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system

Excellent report writing skills

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple projects

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.

Apply today with your CV or contact Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.