Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Town Planner to manage planning applications for commercial developments. This role offers genuine responsibility and opportunities to work on high-impact projects. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of the UK planning system and effective communication skills. A supportive team environment ensures your voice is heard, and there are real opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible 3-day office schedule

Supportive, tight-knit team

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Real progression and development

Qualifications

• Ideally a Chartered Town Planner or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Commercial project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications for commercial developments.
• Working collaboratively with a small team of planners.
• Providing strategic planning advice.

Skills

Knowledge of the UK planning system

Confident communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Town Planner — Private Sector — Edinburgh — £30,000 - £35,000

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a respected planning consultancy based in Edinburgh, currently seeking a Town Planner to join their close-knit team of five. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role offering genuine responsibility and the chance to work on major commercial projects nationwide, including high-profile schemes with clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications for commercial developments across the UK
• Working collaboratively with a small, experienced team of planners
• Engaging with clients, consultants, and local authorities
• Providing strategic planning advice and ensuring timely project delivery

Qualifications

• Ideally a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or working towards it
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Confident communicator with a proactive mindset
• Commercial project experience is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible 3-day office schedule in central Edinburgh
• Supportive, tight-knit team where your voice is heard
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects
• Real progression and development within a well-regarded firm

This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply, and then we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 59595