Senior Town Planner

December 27, 2025
£40000 - £40000
Urgent

Job Description

Senior / Associate Planner – Scotland (Glasgow / Edinburgh)
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (hybrid working available)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
An established and highly regarded planning and development consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Planner to join its growing Scottish team. Based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex and high-profile development projects across Scotland.
The successful Senior / Associate Planner will play a key role in providing strategic planning advice, managing planning applications, and supporting the continued growth of the business in the Scottish market.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage planning applications, appeals and development strategies
Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
Interpret and apply Scottish planning policy and legislation
Liaise and negotiate with local planning authorities and key stakeholders
Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
Contribute to client relationship management and business development activities
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in a planning consultancy environment
Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning system and policy framework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
RTPI membership (MRTPI or LRTPI) or working towards accreditation
Experience operating at Senior Planner or Associate level
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to work on major and strategic development projects across Scotland
Hybrid working with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Clear opportunities for career progression
If you are interested and feel you could be a good fit, pop your CV across to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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