Associate Director / Director – Town Planning

Location: Edinburgh (hybrid working available)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + benefits (DOE)

I am currently working with a well-established, independent and chartered planning consultancy to appoint an Associate Director or Director-level Town Planner for their Edinburgh office.

This consultancy has been operating for over a decade and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning and development advice on a wide range of projects throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their senior leadership team with a commercially minded planner who can help drive the business forward.

The Role

This is a senior appointment offering the opportunity to combine technical planning expertise with leadership and business growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
• Playing a key role in growing the planning business, including work-winning, client development and identifying new opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team
• Representing the consultancy at meetings, consultations and industry events
• Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the Edinburgh office

The Candidate

My client is keen to speak with ambitious and commercially aware planners who can demonstrate:

• MRTPI qualification
• Significant experience in UK town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships at a senior level
• A genuine interest in business development and growing a consultancy
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the Scottish planning system is beneficial, but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £65,000 – £75,000, depending on experience
• A senior role with real influence and autonomy
• Clear scope for progression and long-term career development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and entrepreneurial working culture

Apply

If you are an experienced Town Planner looking to take on a senior leadership role within a growing, independent consultancy, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.