Senior / Principal Town Planner – Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working Available)

Overview

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected independent planning consultancy as a Senior or Principal Town Planner in their expanding Edinburgh office.

Our client is renowned for delivering commercially focused and design-led planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, rural, leisure, and mixed-use developments. With a strong presence in Scotland and the North, they work with a broad portfolio of private and public sector clients. This role offers a collaborative working environment, a varied project portfolio, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

As a Senior or Principal Town Planner, you will:

• Prepare and manage a variety of planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across key sectors.
• Conduct site assessments, policy analysis, and pre-application discussions.
• Represent clients at planning committees, hearings, and community engagement events.
• Lead client communications and manage projects of varying complexity.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to their professional development.
• Play an active role in business development and the growth of the Edinburgh office.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• MRTPI qualification with post-qualification experience as a Senior or Principal Town Planner.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet client expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a consultancy team.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day may include:

• Meeting with clients to discuss project requirements and provide planning advice.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Conducting site visits and liaising with local authorities.
• Attending planning committees, hearings, or public consultation events.
• Collaborating with colleagues on project strategies and deliverables.
• Mentoring junior team members and sharing your expertise.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
• Flexible hybrid working options with a central Edinburgh office base.
• Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting project portfolio.
• A supportive and sociable company culture with a strong team ethos.
• Clear progression opportunities to Associate level and beyond.

If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career and join a consultancy that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk to apply or learn more about this exciting opportunity.