Job Title: Town Planner or Planning Manager Location: Glasgow Salary: Competitive, DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner or Planning Manager to join a successful Land and Planning Team in West Scotland. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to take the next step in their career within a leading UK housebuilder. What is the Role? As part of a small but dynamic team, the successful candidate will handle a variety of planning applications of varying scales and complexity. Responsibilities will span the entire planning process, from policy and promotional work to development management and site delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Produce planning assessments for new site appraisals. - Lead on planning applications, including Outline, Full, and Reserved Matters, as well as discharging planning conditions and negotiating S75 agreements. - Oversee masterplanning of new sites and liaise with layout designers, engineers, and external consultants. - Prepare and commission planning statements and various technical documents to support applications. - Organise and attend stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism. - Coordinate responses to consultations on new and emerging local and national planning policies. - Assist the Managing Director in key business decisions and represent the team in regular regional meetings. - Mentor and train junior team members. What is Needed? - Previous experience in development management or planning, ideally within a Local Authority, Planning Consultancy, or with a Housebuilder/Developer. - A Degree or Masters in Planning with RTPI accreditation and a comprehensive understanding of planning. - Strong adaptability and the ability to work accurately under pressure. - Proactive approach with a willingness to take initiative. - Excellent verbal communication skills. - A full UK driving licence. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary (dependent on experience). - Company car or car allowance. - Pension plan. - Life assurance. - Bonus structure. - Healthcare benefits. Joining this team offers a chance to explore a future filled with opportunities for growth and development through industry-leading training and clearly defined career paths. This is a place where hard work and team spirit lead to real satisfaction and rewards. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Sofia Conte at or call (phone number removed). This is a permanent position, and the company is operating as an employer in respect to this role