In this role you will join WBD’s Edinburgh Real Estate Planning team to support high-profile infrastructure and development work. You will advise on large-scale projects, guide planning strategy, and coordinate with a national real estate practice. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing Edinburgh hub with a culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and collaboration. You will work on major developments beyond the city and help shape the firm’s planning practice in Scotland.
Pay / Benefits
flexible working (full-time/part-time)
health and wellbeing resources
Mindful Business Charter
inclusive culture (DEI initiatives)
employee networks and support
hybrid working arrangements
Responsibilities
Lead on complex planning matters including development consent orders and compulsory acquisitions
Provide strategic planning advice and review Environmental Statements
Assist with project management and support the national real estate practice
Handle inquiries, examinations and judicial reviews related to planning
Lead and supervise junior team members
Manage planning agreements and highway agreements
Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Desirable: experience with compulsory acquisitions
Key requirements
7+ years post-qualification experience in planning
Legal qualification
Knowledge of Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (desirable: Planning Act 2008)
Experience leading on complex planning agreements
Experience with highway agreements
Ability to handle inquiries/examinations and judicial reviews
Experience supervising junior members
Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
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