At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: Established planning consultancy in Edinburgh with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth, flexible roles, and impactful project ownership.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to make a real difference.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of Scottish planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in private sector planning and strong knowledge of the Scottish system.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Edinburgh
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established planning consultancy in Edinburgh with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join a specialist consultancy, play a key role in delivering planning projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Our client is keen to speak with experienced planning professionals who bring private sector consultancy experience and a strong understanding of the Scottish planning system.
The Opportunity
As a Senior / Principal Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of projects, provide commercially focused planning advice and build strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders across Scotland.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing planning projects from initial feasibility through to application and determination.
- Preparing planning appraisals, strategies, applications and supporting documentation.
- Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
- Liaising with local authorities, statutory consultees and external consultants.
- Managing planning applications and negotiations to secure positive outcomes.
- Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.
- Contributing to the continued development and success of the planning team.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- Experience working within a private sector planning consultancy.
- A strong working knowledge of the Scottish planning system and experience in the Scottish market.
- Proven experience managing planning projects, applications and client relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A commercially aware approach and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.
- The ambition to contribute to a growing consultancy and develop your career further.
What's on Offer?
The opportunity to join an established, specialist planning consultancy. A varied portfolio of projects across the Scottish planning market. The opportunity to take ownership of projects and build lasting client relationships. A collaborative working environment where your contribution can make a real difference. Flexibility to appoint at Senior or Principal level, depending on experience.
Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones.
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