Associate Town Planner | Associate Director

Overview

Senior planning professional role within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Scotland. You will lead and grow the Scottish planning workstream, handling nationally significant infrastructure, energy, and major developments. The role combines delivering complex projects with client leadership and market expansion across the UK. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to shape high‑profile outcomes and support business growth in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex planning applications and strategic development projects
• Support major energy sector projects, including Section 36/37 consenting processes
• Provide expert planning advice on large-scale infrastructure schemes, including DCO and NSDs
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to secure project outcomes
• Help build and develop the Scottish planning workstream and strengthen market presence
• Contribute to projects across Scotland and national DCO initiatives elsewhere in the UK

Key requirements

• Significant experience in town planning consultancy
• Proven track record of managing complex planning applications and strategic developments
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, DCO, defence or major development sectors (desirable)
• Knowledge of the Scottish planning system and consenting processes
• Experience with Section 36/37 or energy-related consenting routes (advantageous)
• Strong project management and client relationship leadership
• Commercial mindset with drive to support business growth
• Exposure to complex, strategic developments (not suitable for small-scale planning)

• Client relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team development
• DCO and NSD experience
• Section 36/37 knowledge
• Understanding of the Scottish planning system

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