Associate/Associate Director - Town Planning
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £60-80,000
A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, respected for its work in the energy, infrastructure, transport and defence markets, is looking to appoint a Chartered Town Planner at Associate or Associate Director level to strengthen its expanding Scottish team. This is a rare chance to step up into a senior position, taking charge of major planning schemes and helping to steer a highly regarded planning offering.
Benefits
Attractive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working options.
Clear routes for career progression and professional growth.
Continued training, mentoring and support.
Exposure to nationally significant projects across major infrastructure sectors.
The chance to shape the direction of a growing multidisciplinary business.Responsibilities
Take the lead on a wide variety of planning applications and associated documentation across multiple development sectors.
Advise private sector clients on planning strategy, drawing on a thorough understanding of the system.
Shape and implement planning strategies from the earliest project stages through to determination.
Build and maintain key client relationships as a trusted adviser.
Spot new business opportunities and help the planning team expand.
Work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and coordinate planning inputs across project teams.
Attend meetings, hearings and public consultations on behalf of clients where needed.
Guide, coach and nurture junior and mid-level planners.
Help set the wider strategic direction of the consultancy.Skills and Qualifications
Chartered Town Planner with full MRTPI membership.
Degree in Town Planning or an RTPI-accredited related subject.
Substantial post-qualification experience gained in a planning consultancy or comparable setting.
Excellent working knowledge of UK planning policy and the planning system.
Track record of handling complex planning applications and development schemes.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confident client management.
Experience of leading projects and teams and supporting colleagues' development.
Commercial outlook, with the ability to identify opportunities and support business development.
Able to balance competing demands and deliver in a fast-moving environment.To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon
