Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner / Associate Town Planner

Location: Edinburgh

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK property and planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Planner / Associate Planner for its Edinburgh office.

Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy with one of the largest planning and development teams operating across the UK. Their Scottish team advises an impressive portfolio of private and public sector clients, including major developers, financial institutions, landowners, and commercial organisations across a diverse range of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team working on high-profile projects across residential, mixed-use, retail, leisure, commercial, and higher education developments throughout Scotland.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams on a broad range of projects, gaining exposure to both strategic and development management planning work.

The role will involve

Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments

Preparing planning advice notes and strategic recommendations for clients

Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, representations, and related documentation

Supporting the development of planning strategies and project programmes

Advising clients on development opportunities and asset management matters

Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders

Supporting business development initiatives and preparing fee proposals

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Attending client meetings and contributing to project delivery across a varied portfolio

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will

Hold MRTPI and/or MRICS (Planning & Development) accreditation

Have experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment

Demonstrate strong technical planning knowledge and commercial awareness

Possess excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Be confident in client-facing situations and stakeholder engagement

Have strong analytical and organisational abilities

Be self-motivated and capable of managing workloads effectively

Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills

Have experience working across a variety of sectors within the Scottish planning market (desirable)

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to high-profile and complex planning projects

Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunity to work alongside leading professionals across planning and property disciplines

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing CPD and professional training support

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to further their career within a highly respected consultancy environment offering genuine progression opportunities in the Scottish market. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email