Full job descriptionTOWN PLANNER
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: £40,000/£50,000
An established planning consultancy is looking to expand its team in Edinburgh with a motivated Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to join a specialist consultancy and work on a diverse range of development projects across Scotland.
BENEFITS
*Competitive salary, depending on experience
*Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning and development projects
*Career progression within an established planning consultancy
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
*Opportunity to develop relationships with clients, developers and local authorities
*Scope to develop your technical planning expertise and progress professionally
REQUIREMENTS
*A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
*MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or interested in pursuing professional accreditation.
*Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a planning consultancy or local authority.
*Good understanding of the Scottish planning system, planning policy and development management.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
*Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and planning authorities.
*A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property, development and planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development projects.
*Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
*Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and planning strategies.
*Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
*Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
*Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
*Supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes from initial feasibility through to determination.
*Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to successful project delivery.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, or know someone who could be a great fit, I’d love to hear from you.
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