Graduate Town Planner

Location: Edinburgh (Office-based with flexible working options)Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you've already gained 6-24 months of planning experience and are looking to join a supportive, growing consultancy where you'll have genuine opportunities to develop?

We're working with a well-established and respected planning consultancy in Edinburgh that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Chartered Planners on a broad range of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects across Scotland, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll support senior planners throughout the planning process, including:

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• Preparing planning applications and supporting documentation.
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• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
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• Liaising with local authorities, clients and consultants.
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• Assisting with planning appeals and representations.
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• Supporting project delivery across a varied portfolio of developments.
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You'll receive ongoing mentoring and professional development, with full support towards achieving MRTPI status.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

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• A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related RTPI-accredited discipline.
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• Around 6 months to 2 years' planning experience (public or private sector), although exceptional graduates will also be considered.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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• A proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for planning.
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• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
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Candidates based in or around Edinburgh will be particularly well suited, given the collaborative nature of the role and regular office-based mentoring.

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• Competitive salary.
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• Support towards MRTPI qualification.
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• Ongoing training and career development.
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• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio.
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• Friendly, collaborative team environment.
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• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
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• Flexible working arrangements and an excellent work-life balance.
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If you're looking to build your planning career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and offers exposure to high-quality projects across Scotland, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity.