Senior Planner

Contract Scotland

Senior Planner – Residential
Hybrid Working | Mentorship Role | Clear Path to Planning Manager

I'm working  with a well-established client in the residential development space who is looking to appoint a Senior Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional with strong residential experience who’s ready to step into a leadership role—with a clear route to Planning Manager.

The Role

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility, while also being part of a collaborative and supportive planning team. The successful candidate will:

Lead on a range of residential planning applications

Act as a key point of contact for clients and local authorities

Provide guidance and mentor junior planners, helping shape the future of the team

Be involved in strategic input on projects and support senior leadership

Work across multiple projects at various stages of the planning process

What My Client is Looking For

Solid experience in residential planning (private or public sector)

Confident communicator with strong report writing and client liaison skills

Ability to manage projects and deadlines independently

Someone who enjoys developing junior talent and contributing to team growth

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working with a flexible approach to office days

A defined and supported progression path to Planning Manager

A variety of exciting residential projects with reputable developers

A collaborative and forward-thinking working culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application