Senior Town Planner – Hybrid, Scotland

Penguin Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Scotland, with opportunities in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with a clear career progression path to Associate. Responsibilities include leading planning projects, preparing applications, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Location flexibility

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in development planning, either in private sector or local authority.
• Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects from strategy to delivery.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plans.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Support and mentor junior planners.
• Engage in business development and client relationships.

Skills

MRTPI-qualified Town Planner

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Proactive attitude

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Scotland, with opportunities in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with a clear career progression path to Associate. Responsibilities include leading planning projects, preparing applications, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.