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Posted 20 July, 2026

Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits A highly respected property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join its established Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to work on a broad range of high-profile projects across Scotland and the wider UK. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will advise a diverse client base including developers, investors, landowners, public sector organisations and private clients on complex planning matters across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and regeneration schemes. The Role Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination Preparing and submitting planning applications, appraisals and appeals Providing strategic planning advice to clients Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and consultant teams Supporting business development activities and maintaining strong client relationships Mentoring junior team members where appropriate About You MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience) Strong background within either consultancy or local authority planning Excellent report writing and communication skills Commercial awareness and client-facing experience Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Knowledge of the Scottish planning system is essential Why Apply? Opportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors Supportive and collaborative team culture Clear career progression opportunities Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working environmentThis position would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and highly regarded consultancy environment in Edinburgh. For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch