Location
Edinburgh
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/11/2025
Closing date
15/12/2025
Senior Planner
Location: Edinburgh
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:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Hybrid and flexible working
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Exposure to major urban regeneration, mixed-use, residential, commercial, and strategic projects
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Strong progression opportunities within a rapidly growing team
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Supportive culture with mentorship from industry-leading planners
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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:
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Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and site promotions
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Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and technical reports
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Delivering clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients
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Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
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Supporting business development through client engagement and market awareness
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Contributing to and mentoring junior planners within the team
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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:
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RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status (or working towards)
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Relevant years' experience within a planning consultancy or similar role
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Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and development management
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Excellent written communication and report-writing ability
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Strong client facing and project management skills
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Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment
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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.