Senior Planner – Edinburgh

Posted on: 05/10/2016 ~ Company:

One of the UK’s leading Planning Consultancies has recently instructed Beach Baker in its search for a new Senior Planner to join their established team in Edinburgh.

We are looking for experienced senior planners who are fully MRTPI to work across a multitude of clients that include landowners, developers and property companies. This will primarily focus on large and medium scale residential and mixed use developments, so ideally you will have worked in these areas previously. You will also need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills as you will be liaising directly with internal and external clients. You will also need to be conversant and knowledgeable about Scottish planning legislation and be able to provide comprehensive planning advice to clients.

You will need to have experience in preparing, and submitting planning applications, as well as experience negotiating S106 agreements with local authorities and other third parties. This experience will ideally have come from a similar private consultancy background although those from a local authority development management role or are from a developer will also be consider. What is important is that you have a commercial mindset that you can bring with you to the business.

This firm has a culture of mentoring and internal professional development, with a number of associates and directors in the company having started as senior planners in the firm. This will give you a chance to get some great client exposure as you work closely with the directors and associates as well as allow you to build up your own network and client base.

On top this you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package that will include a car allowance and a generous bonus scheme.

To apply for this role please contact Kyle Lynch. By clicking apply, please be assured that your CV will not be sent to the client until you have been fully briefed on the role and given permission for us to do so. We will confidentially retain your details and inform you of any other suitable opportunities arising should you not be successful in this role.

Job Reference: 885791

Salary: £33000 - £39000 per annum

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