Senior Town Planner in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and planning consultancy in Glasgow seeks a Senior Town Planner. The role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have an MRTPI qualification and experience in consultancy or local authority planning. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to diverse and high-profile projects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in consultancy or local authority planning roles.
• A track record in managing medium to large-scale planning projects.
• Passion for high-quality place-making.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning strategy and policy advice to clients.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

Education

MRTPI qualification or eligibility for chartered status

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Glasgow

Award‑Winning Design & Planning Consultancy | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Hybrid Working

The Role

You'll take a leading role in managing a wide range of planning projects across residential, commercial, mixed‑use, and regeneration sectors. Working closely with architects, masterplanners, and design specialists, you'll provide strategic planning advice, lead applications, and help shape the future growth of towns and cities across Scotland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals
• Providing planning strategy and policy advice to clients and colleagues
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and design teams
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development activities

About You

• MRTPI qualification (or eligibility for chartered status)
• Solid experience in consultancy or local authority planning roles
• A track record in managing medium to large‑scale planning projects
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for high‑quality place‑making

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to diverse and high‑profile projects
• Supportive, design‑led environment with real opportunities for progression

If you're looking for a role that blends strategic planning with creative collaboration, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within one of the UK's most respected design‑led consultancies.