Senior Town Planner in Glasgow)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading planning consultancy as a Senior Chartered Town Planner in Glasgow. You'll manage high-profile planning projects and contribute to business growth in a dynamic, supportive team. Ideal for a commercially minded professional ready for career progression with excellent salary and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications and development strategies.
• Advising clients including developers and landowners.
• Leading negotiations with local planning authorities.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Report Writing

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

MRTPI Qualification

Job description

REF: NERG

Senior Chartered Town Planner - Join a Market-Leading Planning Consultancy

Flexible location | Hybrid working | Excellent salary + bonus + progression

Are you a commercially minded Senior Chartered Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We're partnering with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy known for delivering high-impact planning solutions across the UK. Due to sustained growth and an impressive pipeline of work, they're now looking to strengthen their Planning team with an experienced and ambitious planner.

Why this role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that works across a diverse mix of sectors - including residential, commercial, mixed-use regeneration, retail, and energy. You'll be joining a dynamic environment where your expertise and ideas will be truly valued, and you'll have the chance to lead high-profile planning applications and strategic projects from day one.

What you'll be doing:

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Managing and delivering planning applications, appraisals, and development strategies.

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Advising a varied client base including developers, investors, and landowners.

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Leading negotiations with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.

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Mentoring junior planners and supporting business development initiatives.

About you:

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MRTPI qualified with at least 5+ years' post-qualification experience.

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Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.

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Excellent communication, client management, and report-writing skills.

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Proven ability to manage complex projects and work to tight deadlines.

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Commercially aware and keen to play a role in business growth.

The offer:

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Competitive salary with regular reviews.

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Performance-related bonus scheme.

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Flexible hybrid working.

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Career development and progression within a high-performing consultancy.

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Supportive, collaborative team culture.

If you're ready to make a real impact and progress your career with a respected planning consultancy, we want to hear from you.