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Senior/Principal Planning Consultant - Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy
Location: Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Clear Progression Path

A globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their expanding environment and infrastructure team in Scotland. With a growing pipeline of high-profile projects, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to make a meaningful impact on major UK developments.

You'll be joining a highly respected planning team operating at the forefront of sustainable development, working across sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports and harbours, and buildings. This is a chance to shape the future of infrastructure and deliver real-world solutions to today's most pressing environmental and societal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as Planning Lead or Support Lead across a range of strategic projects

Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, providing expert consultancy services to a diverse client base

Lead on bid preparation and framework responses

Mentor junior planners and contribute to the overall growth and capability of the team

Collaborate with experts across planning, environmental, engineering, and design disciplines

Engage with key clients to support business development and market opportunities

Requirements:

Degree in Town Planning or a relevant subject

Chartered or working towards chartered status

Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including TCPA, DCO or TWAO processes

Strategic planning and policy experience

Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process (desirable)

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver well-presented reports and presentations

Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple projects to tight deadlines

Confidence to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams

What's on Offer:

A competitive salary package regularly benchmarked against the market

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional leave

A flexible benefits scheme tailored to support work/life balance, including medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

Extensive support for chartership and ongoing professional development

A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment

While preference is given to candidates based in or near Glasgow, applications from individuals across the UK are welcomed. Flexible and remote working arrangements are available.

To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch today.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position