Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, forward-thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Edinburgh team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to work on some of Scotland’s most high-profile and complex development projects within a fast-paced, commercially minded environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Exposure to major urban regeneration, mixed-use, residential, commercial, and strategic projects

• Strong progression opportunities within a rapidly growing team

• Supportive culture with mentorship from industry-leading planners

• Access to multidisciplinary expertise across transport, design, economics, and environmental services

The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across Scotland. You will work directly with clients, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and provide high-level planning advice from inception through to determination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions

• Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and technical reports

• Delivering clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders

• Supporting business development through client engagement and market awareness

• Contributing to and mentoring junior planners within the team

• Monitoring emerging policy and advising clients on development strategy

About You
We’re looking for a driven and confident Senior Planner with strong consultancy experience and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a commercial environment.

Requirements:

• RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status (or working towards)

• Relevant years’ experience within a planning consultancy or similar role

• Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and development management

• Excellent written communication and report-writing ability

• Strong client facing and project management skills

• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment

• Positive, proactive attitude with commercial awareness

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take their career forward within a respected consultancy offering major project exposure and genuine progression.

If you are interested in this Senior Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.