Town Planner to Principal Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Town Planner up to Principal level in Edinburgh. The role includes managing planning applications and developing relationships with clients. The ideal candidate has a planning degree and 1-5 years of experience. Flexible working and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Ongoing CPD and mentorship

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in the planning sector required.
• Ability to manage planning applications and proposals.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals, and development proposals.
• Preparing planning statements, site appraisals, and policy reviews.
• Contributing to business development and new ideas.

Skills

Planning degree

Understanding of the Scottish planning system

Organised

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

Planning degree

Job description

This planning consultancy is on the lookout for an experienced Town Planner up to Principal level to join their growing team - Someone who genuinely cares about the places they shape, and who's ready to get involved in a mix of exciting, meaningful projects across Scotland and the UK.

From rural communities to complex city sites, they work across housing, renewables, commercial, and mixed-use schemes - with a focus on quality and collaboration.

No day is ever the same, and they welcome planners who enjoy variety and like getting stuck in.

The role includes:

• Managing planning applications, appeals, and development proposals
• Preparing planning statements, site appraisals, and policy reviews
• Building relationships with clients, councils, communities, and consultants
• Getting involved in both strategic and day-to-day project delivery
• Contributing to business development and new ideas as the team grows

The ideal candidate:

• Has a planning degree and around 1-5 years\' experience (private or public sector welcome)
• Understands the Scottish planning system
• Is organised, enthusiastic, and confident working with different people
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills

What\'s on offer:

• A competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, and all the usual benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working as standard
• Ongoing CPD, mentorship, and support toward professional goals
• A supportive, down-to-earth team
• A chance to work on a wide range of impactful projects across Scotland and the UK

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