Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning consultancy based in the UK is looking for up to two hires at Planner, Senior Planner, or Associate Director levels. The role involves delivering high-quality town planning services, leading projects, and managing client relationships across various sectors including renewables and commercial. The consultancy offers competitive salaries, clear career progression, and an opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive consultancy environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Town Planner, ideally with exposure to renewables, commercial, and residential projects.
• Strong project management skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability in client relationship management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality town planning services across a range of sectors.
• Lead and support on planning applications, appeals, and related projects.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

Skills

Project management skills

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Education

MRTPI status (achieved or working towards)

Job description

About the Opportunity

An established planning consultancy is looking to expand its team with up to two hires at Planner, Senior Planner, or Associate Director level. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland and the wider UK, covering multiple sectors including renewables, commercial, and residential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality town planning services across a range of sectors.
• Lead and support on planning applications, appeals, and related projects.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships, supporting business growth.
• Contribute to business development activities and the consultancy's growth strategy.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues where appropriate.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience working as a Town Planner (ideally with exposure to renewables, commercial, and residential projects).
• Strong project management skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability in client relationship management and business development.
• MRTPI status (achieved or working towards).

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on level and experience.
• Opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy with strong sector expertise.
• Clear career progression pathways and the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects.

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).