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 portfolioCandidate 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 supportThis 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year