At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning applications and advise clients on development opportunities.
- Company: Established planning consultancy in Edinburgh with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and exposure to diverse projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on Scotland's development landscape.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning and experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established planning consultancy is looking to expand its team in Edinburgh with a motivated Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to join a specialist consultancy and work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning and development projects
- Career progression within an established planning consultancy
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
- Opportunity to develop relationships with clients, developers and local authorities
- Scope to develop your technical planning expertise and progress professionally
Requirements
- A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
- MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or interested in pursuing professional accreditation.
- Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a planning consultancy or local authority.
- Good understanding of the Scottish planning system, planning policy and development management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and planning authorities.
- A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property, development and planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development projects.
- Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
- Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and planning strategies.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
- Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
- Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
- Supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from initial feasibility through to determination.
- Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to successful project delivery.
How to Apply
If you're a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, or know someone who could be a great fit, I'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to: (url removed)
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