Job Description
Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Edinburgh
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Edinburgh.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
THE ROLE
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.
You will manage your own smaller projects while supporting senior team members on more complex schemes, gaining valuable client-facing experience and developing your technical expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex developments
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documents
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings and project discussions
Supporting project coordination and delivery
Assisting with business development and networking activities
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
A proactive and commercially aware mindset
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)
