Job Title: Associate Town Planner Associate Director
Location: Scotland
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with the appointment of an experienced Associate Town Planner / Associate Director to join their growing Planning team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior planning professional to play a key role in developing and expanding the planning workstream across Scotland, with a particular focus on major infrastructure and energy sector projects. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in Scotland, with homeworking considered for the right individual.
The role would suit an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, helping to shape and grow a team while delivering high-profile and complex planning projects across Scotland and the wider UK.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and delivering a range of nationally significant planning projects, supporting clients across sectors including energy, infrastructure and major development.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and delivering complex planning applications and strategic development projects.
- Supporting major energy sector projects, including Section 36/37 applications and other consenting processes.
- Providing expert planning advice across large-scale infrastructure schemes, including DCO and nationally significant developments.
- Working closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Helping to build and develop the Scottish planning workstream and strengthen market presence.
- Supporting projects across Scotland, while also contributing to major applications and DCO projects elsewhere in the UK.
About You
We are seeking an experienced planning professional with a strong background in delivering complex planning projects within a consultancy environment.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience within town planning consultancy.
- A proven track record of managing complex planning applications and strategic developments.
- Experience within the energy sector, infrastructure, DCO, defence or other major development sectors would be highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the Scottish planning system and consenting processes.
- Experience with Section 36/37 applications or other energy-related consenting routes would be advantageous, though not essential.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage client relationships and lead projects effectively.
- A commercial mindset with the ambition to support business growth and develop new opportunities.
Candidates with experience solely in smaller-scale planning applications will not be suitable; this role requires exposure to complex, strategic developments.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy and play an influential role in the continued growth of their Scottish Planning team. You will work on nationally important projects, develop client relationships and help shape the future direction of the business.
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Associate Town Planner Associate Director in Scotland employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
