JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this job involves
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and join our growing Scottish team based in our Edinburgh office.

JLL is a leading global real estate company with over 40 town planning specialists in five locations across the UK. We act for a number of high profile clients including some of the UK’s major land owners, developers and occupiers, and work across various sectors including:
Industrial and logistics
Residential (including Build to Rent, student accommodation and later living)
Development and regeneration (including retail, city centre development, the public sector)
Education and healthcare
Alternative development

As such, in this role you will have exposure to an extensive breadth of planning work. Examples of our planning work can be found at https://www.jll.co.uk/en/solutions/planning

What your day-to-day will look like
Supporting senior colleagues to progress projects from inception to completion
Carrying out baseline research to support site appraisals and contribute to the feasibility and development potential of sites
Making enquiries to local planning authorities and other sources, using excellent verbal communication skills
Preparing planning appraisals to establish the development potential of sites
Undertaking independent planning policy and planning history research
Undertaking site visits and attending client meetings
Provide data support, analysis and orderly presentation of research
Preparing and submitting pre-application enquiries
Preparing and submitting minor planning applications including the drafting of Planning Statements
Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the planning process

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
A recently qualified chartered town planner, or due to qualify soon
Member, or working towards, membership or Licentiate of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Demonstrate relevant experience working as a Town Planner
A good understanding and knowledge of the town planning system
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Strong planning and organisational skills
Time and workload management skills
Strong motivation to learn
The ability to work as part of a team

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.