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A leading planning consultancy is seeking an Associate Town Planner to work on transformative projects in Scotland, primarily in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified and have a strong grasp of Scottish planning legislation. This position involves promoting developments, coordinating planning applications, and managing project teams. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, offers a competitive salary, and provides flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance.
Are you an ambitiousAssociate Town Planner looking for your next challenge? We're expanding our highly successful teams based in Scotland and this role can be based from either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Join one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic planning teams and play a key role in shaping a wide variety of high‑profile, transformative projects across the country.
At Stantec, we believe that planning is more than rules and regulations, it’s about creating vibrant, sustainable communities where people and places thrive. Our Scottish planning team combines deep local expertise with the global reach and innovation of Stantec, delivering projects that balance social, environmental, and economic priorities.
We work across both public and private sectors, providing strategic advice, masterplanning, and technical support for a diverse range of projects. From guiding large‑scale residential developments in North Dunfermline and Polmont, to supporting infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the country, our planners are at the heart of shaping Scotland’s future. Recent highlights include strategic development frameworks for Helensburgh, redevelopments in Glasgow’s Golden Z, and major energy and harbour projects in Orkney, Aberdeen, and the Clyde.
Our team thrives on collaboration and trusted partnerships. We bring together specialists from environmental, transport, engineering, and design disciplines to ensure every project is informed, balanced, and impactful. We are proud to act as a partner of choice, helping clients navigate the complexities of planning while maintaining a clear focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for communities.
At Stantec, we don’t just plan developments, we redefine what’s possible. If you’re passionate about planning that makes a real difference, working on projects that shape Scotland today and for generations to come, this is the place to grow your career.
You’ll work on exciting projects ranging from large‑scale residential and mixed‑use developments to energy, commercial, education, and industrial sites. Your work will cover the entire project life cycle, from Development Plan promotion and planning applications to appeals.
We’re experiencing significant growth across the Scottish region, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us develop new opportunities and build on our strong track record.
To excel in this role, you’ll be:
As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in:
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