Town Planner

Carrington West; Easter Howgate; 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 across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will work with a close-knit team and engage with various stakeholders on high-impact national projects. Candidates should ideally be a Chartered Town Planner or working towards this qualification, with strong knowledge of the UK planning system. This is a unique opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible 3-day office schedule

Supportive, tight-knit team

Opportunity to work on high-impact national projects

Real progression and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering planning applications for commercial developments.
• Ability to engage with clients, consultants, and local authorities.
• Experience providing strategic planning advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications for commercial developments across the UK.
• Collaborate with a small, experienced team of planners.
• Ensure timely project delivery on national projects.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Confident communicator

Proactive mindset

Education

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or working towards it

Job description

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.

What You'll Be Doing as a Town Planner:
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

What We're Looking For in a Town Planner:
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

Why Join?
Flexible 3-day office schedule in central Edinburgh
Supportive, tight-knit team where your voice is heard
Opportunity to work on high-impact national 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