Town Planning consultant

Edinburgh, Midlothian
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Infrastructure Planning Roles - Planner to Technical Director
Locations: Bristol, Exeter, Manchester, London, Basingstoke, Shrewsbury, Leeds, Edinburgh, Cardiff (Hybrid)
Permanent | All Levels

We are working with a leading, award-winning planning consultancy experiencing significant growth across its Infrastructure Planning team. Due to major national framework wins, they are hiring across all levels - from Planner and Senior Planner through to Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director.
You'll work on nationally significant infrastructure projects across energy, renewables, utilities, water, rail, transport and net zero sectors, supporting or leading applications under the Town and Country Planning Act, Planning Act 2008 (DCO), TWAO, Electricity Act and equivalent regimes in Wales and Scotland.

Responsibilities (level dependent):
·Supporting or leading consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc.)
·Coordinating and preparing planning applications
·Managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams
·Leading stakeholder negotiations
·Acting as Expert Witness (senior levels)
·Project direction and business development (Associate Director/Technical Director)

About you:
·Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
·MRTPI (or working towards for junior levels)
·Experience delivering infrastructure or major project consents
·Consultancy experience preferred
·Strong project management and commercial awareness (senior levels)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected infrastructure planning team with clear progression routes and long-term secured project work.
Apply now for a confidential discussion. Any questions, pop me an email on (url removed)
 
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Job Info
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Job Title:
Town Planning consultant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Salary:
£35000 - £95000 Per annum
Posted:
Feb 11th 2026
Closes:
Mar 14th 2026
Sector:
Consulting
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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