Senior Town Planner – Scotland (Flexible Location) – Permanent

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with a well-established, design-led planning consultancy? We’re working exclusively with a highly respected multidisciplinary practice that’s looking to add a Senior Town Planner to their growing team.

With a strong presence across Scotland and a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, and masterplanning, this is a fantastic opportunity for a planner who thrives on variety and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of our built environment.

What’s on offer:

• Permanent role with a stable and respected consultancy

• Location flexibility – base yourself from any of their Scottish offices (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, or remote with office visits)

• Supportive, collaborative team with in-house architecture and design professionals

• Opportunity to lead on significant planning applications and strategic land projects

• Clear path for career progression to Associate level and beyond

About the role:

As a Senior Planner, you’ll be responsible for managing a range of planning projects from inception to delivery. You’ll work closely with private and public sector clients, provide strategic planning advice, prepare and submit planning applications, and help shape the future development of urban and rural communities across Scotland.

What we’re looking for:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)

• Proven experience in a consultancy, local authority or developer environment

• Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines confidently

• A proactive mindset and a genuine passion for planning and placemaking

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team where your voice will be heard and your expertise valued. Whether you’re based in the Central Belt, Highlands, or East Coast, this role offers the flexibility and professional development to really make it your own.

Interested?

Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. We’re happy to discuss the role in more detail and help you understand if this is the right move for your planning career. Please call Katy on 01792365109 and forward to katy.thorne@penguinrecruitment.co.uk