Associate Director - Town Planning

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - PLANNING - EDINBURGH * Join a growing and well-regarded planning consultancy * Edinburgh-based role with flexible / hybrid working * Opportunity for Senior Planners to step up into an Associate Director position * Varied project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use * Salary up to £50,000 ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with an established and highly respected planning consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an Associate Director to support and help lead projects from their Edinburgh office. THE BENEFITS * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements * Clear pathway for progression and career development * Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio * Supportive, collaborative team environment * Competitive salary and benefits package THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ROLE: This is a key hire within the team, offering the chance to take ownership of projects while also supporting junior planners and contributing to wider business growth. You'll be working across a mix of sectors, managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, and engaging with stakeholders. The role would suit an existing Associate Director or a Senior Planner ready to step up, with the support and autonomy to develop further. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS * MRTPI qualified (or working towards) * Strong experience within a consultancy or private sector environment * Proven track record managing planning applications and projects * Excellent report writing and communication skills * Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development * Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is advantageous TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Town Planning, Associate Director, MRTPI, Development Management, Planning Applications, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Writing, Private Sector Planning, Project Management