Senior Town Planner

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 megan or call for more information.