Town Planner: Major Projects & Career Growth

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Town Planner to join their experienced team. You will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including preparing planning applications and providing client advice across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning, be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, and be ambitious with project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and clear opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Clear and structured career progression

Flexible and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Providing commercially focused planning advice to clients and internal project teams.
• Engaging with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.
• Contributing to planning strategies for developments across multiple sectors.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex projects.
• Keeping up to date with planning policy, legislation, and market trends.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commercial mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Town Planner to join their experienced team. You will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including preparing planning applications and providing client advice across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning, be MRTPI qualified or working towards it, and be ambitious with project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and clear opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.