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Date Added: Wed 12/11/2025

Senior Town Planner

Edinburgh, UK
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Company: PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh (Hybrid)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + benefits

A highly regarded UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to its established Edinburgh office. The firm has a strong commercial focus and provides integrated planning, valuation, agency, and development services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take the next step in their career within a business known for its professional credibility, supportive culture, and commitment to quality. You'll be joining a well-connected team with an excellent reputation across Scotland for delivering sound planning advice and securing positive results for clients.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you'll lead on a variety of planning projects - from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. You'll play a key client-facing role, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide commercially driven, pragmatic planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading on planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals
  • Providing strategic advice to clients and local authorities
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing project timelines
  • Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
  • Assisting with business development and maintaining client relationships

About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, ideally in private consultancy
  • Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
  • A proactive, professional approach with strong commercial awareness

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working model with a modern Edinburgh office base
  • Supportive, collaborative working environment with clear progression pathways
  • Exposure to a wide range of challenging and high-profile projects
  • RTPI and CPD support, plus opportunities for leadership development

If you're an experienced planner looking to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking a more dynamic, commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people and their expertise.

To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on email

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