Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant
Location: Edinburgh
About the Company
A leading integrated Planning and Strategic Communications consultancy is seeking a talented Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant to join its Edinburgh office. The firm operates across the UK and Ireland, delivering commercially focused strategic advice and securing planning approvals across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, residential, retail, commercial, industrial, healthcare, tourism, and leisure.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to join a growing Edinburgh team. You will work closely with senior leadership to manage an expanding caseload and support the delivery of diverse projects across Great Britain.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the management and delivery of planning projects across multiple sectors
- Supporting senior colleagues in project coordination and client engagement
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the GB portfolio
- Managing deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment
This role offers strong potential for career progression and ongoing professional development, with a clear pathway towards Associate level.
About You
You will be a motivated and capable planning professional with:
- A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-graduate professional experience
- RTPI Chartered status or working towards it
- Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning system (essential) and experience of the English system (desirable)
Additional requirements:
- Excellent IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet tight deadlines
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
If you are looking to take the next step in your planning career within a dynamic and growing consultancy, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise and progress professionally.
If interested, please get in touch – [email protected] / 01792 677 005
