Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Glasgow is looking for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join their team. The role involves providing expert planning services, managing complex projects, and delivering impactful planning strategies. Ideal candidates are MRTPI-accredited with at least 5 years of experience. You will work on a variety of high-profile projects while contributing to a collaborative and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing major or complex developments.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality planning advice and reports.
• Manage, coordinate, and submit planning applications.
• Provide planning input to multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Planning strategy formulation

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

MRTPI-accredited Planner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Glasgow

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected, forward-thinking planning and design consultancy in their search for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join their growing Planning Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative, and dynamic practice known for delivering high-quality, impactful projects across a diverse range of sectors – including residential, masterplanning, healthcare, defence, commercial, energy, and more.

The Role

Reporting to the Planning Director, you’ll play a key role in providing expert planning consultancy services to both private and public sector clients. You’ll help shape planning strategies, lead on development proposals, and support the delivery of complex, award-winning projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver clear, high-quality planning advice, reports, and strategies.
• Manage, coordinate, and submit planning applications and appeals through all stages.
• Provide planning input to multidisciplinary project teams and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Draft Planning Statements, appraisals, and associated documentation.
• Monitor and interpret changes in planning policy and legislation.
• Represent the company in meetings with local authorities, clients, and communities.

About You

• MRTPI-accredited Planner with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience advising on and managing major or complex developments.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable acting as a main client contact and project lead with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and design principles.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Why Join

You’ll be joining a company that values collaboration, creativity, and integrity, with a genuine commitment to professional development, diversity, and sustainability. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while being part of a supportive and ambitious team that encourages innovation and growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and contribute to a company that’s shaping the future of our built environment – we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email [e-mail]