Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK property and planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Planner / Associate Planner for its Edinburgh office.

Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy with one of the largest planning and development teams operating across the UK. Their Scottish team advises an impressive portfolio of private and public sector clients, including major developers, financial institutions, landowners, and commercial organisations across a diverse range of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team working on high-profile projects across residential, mixed-use, retail, leisure, commercial, and higher education developments throughout Scotland.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams on a broad range of projects, gaining exposure to both strategic and development management planning work.

The role will involve:

• Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments
• Preparing planning advice notes and strategic recommendations for clients
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, representations, and related documentation
• Supporting the development of planning strategies and project programmes
• Advising clients on development opportunities and asset management matters
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Supporting business development initiatives and preparing fee proposals
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Attending client meetings and contributing to project delivery across a varied portfolio

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold MRTPI and/or MRICS (Planning & Development) accreditation
• Have experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment
• Demonstrate strong technical planning knowledge and commercial awareness
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Be confident in client-facing situations and stakeholder engagement
• Have strong analytical and organisational abilities
• Be self-motivated and capable of managing workloads effectively
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills
• Have experience working across a variety of sectors within the Scottish planning market (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to high-profile and complex planning projects
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside leading professionals across planning and property disciplines
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing CPD and professional training support

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to further their career within a highly respected consultancy environment offering genuine progression opportunities in the Scottish market.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792362010 or email josh.jones@penguinrecrutiment.co.uk