About the opportunity
Our client, a major national property adviser, is always keen to hear from talented Planners and Planning Officers in Edinburgh. There's no closing date, so you can get in touch when it suits you. If you are building your experience and want to work on a wide range of schemes, we'd be happy to have a confidential chat.
Salary guide: £30,000 – £38,000 + benefits, depending on experience.
The consultancy
The planning team sits within a well-established national property business. That means planners work alongside colleagues in valuation, agency, development and research. The client base is broad and includes private and public sector organisations, so the work is varied and you will see projects from several angles.
What you will be doing
- Working on development planning, strategic land, and commercial and residential schemes
- Preparing and managing planning applications, from early appraisal through to determination
- Supporting appeals and, where relevant, plan-making work such as local plan representations
- Researching policy, drafting reports and carrying out site and constraints assessments
- Attending client meetings and building relationships with clients, consultants and local authorities
- Learning from experienced colleagues as you take on more responsibility
About you
- A degree in planning or a related subject, ideally RTPI accredited, or working towards chartered membership
- Some experience in a consultancy or local authority, or a strong early career in planning
- A good understanding of the Scottish planning system
- Clear, confident written and spoken communication
- Organised, curious and happy to work in a team
How to apply
Apply through PLANNINGJOBS.COM. A Tarson consultant will call you for a confidential chat before anything is shared with any client. Tarson works with a number of consultancies in the area. Even if this one is not quite right, a strong CV will be matched to the best fit.
