Associate Town Planner

Description

Associate Town Planner Job in Edinburgh

Associate Town Planner Job in Edinburgh – a chance to take a senior role in shaping planning strategy across Scotland. Step into a position offering high–impact projects, strong career progression and a supportive culture that values initiative and collaboration.

This leading planning consultancy delivers complex development projects across Scotland and the wider UK, combining commercial awareness with strategic insight. Their Scotland Planning team is expanding, offering a platform for an ambitious Senior Planner/Associate to contribute to business growth, mentor others and work on a broad mix of schemes. The company promotes continuous professional development, flexible working and a people–first culture with a strong commitment to wellbeing.

Role & Responsibilities

Create, develop and maintain professional contacts while building long–term client relationshipsGenerate and deliver profitable project work across sectorsExecute projects in line with agreed budgets, timescales and quality standardsPrepare and manage planning applications, assessments and supporting documentationEnsure compliance with industry regulations and internal processesCollaborate with colleagues across teams to maximise cross–selling opportunitiesSupport recruitment, onboarding and performance development of team membersKeep industry knowledge up to date and contribute to continuous learning within the teamWork cooperatively with directors, clients and stakeholders across the Scottish market.

Required Skills & Experience

Good breadth of experience working on planning issues across multiple sectorsExperience within the Scottish planning market preferred but not essentialMRTPI membership preferred, or actively working towards chartershipStrong understanding of development management, planning policy and project managementAbility to use initiative with a commercial mindset and collaborative working styleExcellent written, analytical and communication skillsEligible to work in the UK; right–to–work proof required at application stagePrimarily office based with some flexibility over remote working.

What you get back

50,000 – 65,000 DOE9% employer pension contributionHybrid and flexible working options, including part–time and compressed hoursHealth & wellbeing support: annual 500 health check and wellbeing allowanceOption to take a career break (up to nine months after two years' service)25 days' holiday + bank holidays, with option to purchase additional daysVibrant social culture (Culture Club, sports teams and events)Volunteering: "Give a Day. Get a Day." initiative and wider community opportunities.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

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