Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Town PlannerLocation: Glasgow, Scotland

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an experienced Town Planner or Planning Manager to join a successful and growing Land and Planning Team in the West of Scotland. If you're passionate about development and looking for an exciting new opportunity, this could be your next step in building a rewarding career.

What You will Be Doing:You will be part of a small but busy team handling a variety of planning applications, from large-scale developments to smaller, complex projects. This role offers broad exposure across all areas of the planning process-from planning policy and development management to site delivery-allowing you to take ownership and lead on significant projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce planning assessments for new site appraisals
• Lead planning applications from Outline/Full to Reserved Matters and discharge planning conditions
• Oversee master planning and collaborate with layout designers, engineers, and consultants
• Prepare planning statements and various technical documents to support applications
• Organise and attend stakeholder/public consultations
• Provide responses to emerging local and national planning policy
• Support senior management with business decisions and represent planning expertise in meetings
• Mentor and train junior team members

What We Need from You:

• Previous experience in development management or development planning (Local Authority, Planning Consultancy, or Housebuilder/Developer)
• Degree or Master's in Planning with RTPI accreditation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, with a willingness to lead on your own initiative
• Full UK driving licence

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Bonus
• Healthcare

If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or