Graduate Town Planner in Edinburgh

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Town Planner – Renewable Energy & Data Centre Projects

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Sector: Renewable Energy | Data Centres | Planning & Development

Are you a motivated town planning professional looking to make your mark in the fast-growing renewable energy and data centre sectors?

We’re seeking a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner to join a forward-thinking development team working on exciting sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in identifying, assessing, and supporting the delivery of renewable energy and data centre development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your planning expertise in a fast-paced commercial environment while contributing to projects that are helping shape a greener, more connected future.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct front-end planning reviews of potential development sites, providing detailed, high-quality assessments for internal teams and investors.
• Carry out preliminary site assessments to evaluate suitability for development projects.
• Monitor local and national planning policy to identify new business opportunities and inform project strategy.
• Provide desk-based studies, baseline data collection, and policy interpretation within agreed deadlines.
• Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Offer administrative and technical support to the Planning Manager.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, permits, and correspondence.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-level education in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• RTPI Licentiate membership (or working towards it), with a desire to progress to full Chartered status.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• An interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure development.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and data centre projects.
• Support toward RTPI Chartered status and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re passionate about sustainable development and want to grow your career in a sector that’s driving the UK’s net-zero transition, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English