Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE) + benefits
A highly regarded UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to its established Edinburgh office. The firm has a strong commercial focus and provides integrated planning, valuation, agency, and development services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take the next step in their career within a business known for its professional credibility, supportive culture, and commitment to quality. You'll be joining a well-connected team with an excellent reputation across Scotland for delivering sound planning advice and securing positive results for clients.
The Role
As Senior Planner, you'll lead on a variety of planning projects - from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. You'll play a key client-facing role, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide commercially driven, pragmatic planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading on planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals
- Providing strategic advice to clients and local authorities
- Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing project timelines
- Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
- Assisting with business development and maintaining client relationships
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, ideally in private consultancy
- Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
- A proactive, professional approach with strong commercial awareness
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
- Hybrid working model with a modern Edinburgh office base
- Supportive, collaborative working environment with clear progression pathways
- Exposure to a wide range of challenging and high-profile projects
- RTPI and CPD support, plus opportunities for leadership development
If you're an experienced planner looking to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking a more dynamic, commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people and their expertise.
To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) email (url removed)
