About you

To succeed in the role, you will:

• Be MRTPI qualified
• Possess a high level of commercial drive and a proven track record in business development
• Have knowledge of the local market across the Scottish region and a strong network of contacts
• Have experience of appeals, hearings and /or inquiries.
• Possess self-confidence and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, contacts and community stakeholders.
• Have excellent Planning skills.
• Have a track record in shaping, directing and delivering large scale projects.
• Have experience of team management, leading, motivating and developing staff; and,
• Have strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Promoting medium to large scale residential, mixed-use, energy, industrial, education and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) through the Local Development Plan process and coordinating subsequent planning applications and appeals.
• Conducting feasibility and site appraisals on projects for our client base.
• Preparation of Planning and Pre-Application Consultation Reports where required.
• Lodging appeals and appearing at Informal Hearings where required.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Co-ordination of internal and external project teams and project management/quality assurance.
• Contribute to relevant national and regional strategies / strategic pursuits and business development