Job Description
Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: Full-time Hybrid/Flexible Working Available
An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Senior Planner to join a UK Leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh working on some of the most high-profile and complex development projects in the country!
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary tailored to experience and qualifications
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
- Private healthcare and wellness support
- Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
- Professional development and training, including support for RTPI membership and CPD
- Opportunities to work across sectors, including infrastructure, energy, regeneration, and housing
- Much more!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading or supporting a wide range of planning projects, from strategic planning to development management
- Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals
- Providing sound planning advice to clients, stakeholders and internal teams
- Leading stakeholder engagement, public consultation and negotiation with local authorities
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
- Staying up to date with planning legislation and policy to ensure high-quality outputs
About the Team
You’ll be joining a dynamic and collaborative team that works across some of the UK’s most exciting and complex projects. The Edinburgh office is a key hub for planning, urban design, engineering, and environmental services, offering integrated solutions to clients in both public and private sectors.
The planning team has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and deliverable planning strategies, with a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. You’ll be part of a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages continual learning.
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or eligible)
- Significant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment
- Strong knowledge of Scottish planning policy and legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now and bring your planning expertise to a forward-thinking and friendly team making a positive impact across Scotland and beyond! Submit your CV above, and contact Megan Field on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.
