Associate Town Planning ConsultantEdinburgh 60,000 - 75,000A leading, independently owned town planning consultancy with offices across the UK and Ireland is seeking an Associate-level Planning Consultant to join its Edinburgh team. The organisation provides commercially focused strategic planning advice and works across multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, residential, retail, commercial, healthcare, tourism and leisure.The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will take responsibility for managing their own projects, handling planning applications and appeals, preparing planning appraisals and development plan submissions, undertaking research, and supporting a wide range of planning consultancy activities.Candidates should be ambitious, commercially aware, and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential.Core Skills Required:Strong IT proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPointExcellent planning and organisational abilitiesEffective problem-solving and negotiation skillsAbility to manage varied workloads and meet strict deadlinesThe employer offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected consultancy that continues to expand its portfolio across the UK and Ireland.If you are interested in this Associate Town Planner position, please contact Callum via (url removed) or call Callum on (phone numb