Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner - Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh (Office-based with flexible working options)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you''ve already gained 6-24 months of planning experience and are looking to join a supportive, growing consultancy where you''ll have genuine opportunities to develop?

We''re working with a well-established and respected planning consultancy in Edinburgh that is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Chartered Planners on a broad range of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects across Scotland, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you''ll support senior planners throughout the planning process, including:

• Preparing planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients and consultants.
• Assisting with planning appeals and representations.
• Supporting project delivery across a varied portfolio of developments.

You''ll receive ongoing mentoring and professional development, with full support towards achieving MRTPI status.

We''re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related RTPI-accredited discipline.
• Around 6 months to 2 years'' planning experience (public or private sector), although exceptional graduates will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for planning.
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential.

Candidates based in or around Edinburgh will be particularly well suited, given the collaborative nature of the role and regular office-based mentoring.

• Competitive salary.
• Support towards MRTPI qualification.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio.
• Friendly, collaborative team environment.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Flexible working arrangements and an excellent work-life balance.

If you''re looking to build your planning career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and offers exposure to high-quality projects across Scotland, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity.