Aberdeen City Council: Planner (Conservation)

£30,030 - £46,829 per year dependent on experience

Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom, Marischal College

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time 1 Year Maternity Cover

Job Purpose/about The Role

This post is part of the Masterplanning, Design and Conservation Team dedicated to giving effective, consistent historic environment advice within the development management planning process. The postholder will;

• carry a caseload of planning and related applications related to the historic built environment.
• provide specialist advice on the impact of development proposals on listed buildings, conservation areas, and other historic assets.
• contribute to the review of conservation area appraisals and management plans.
• respond to consultations on local and national heritage policy matters and
• assist in the preparation and review of conservation policies, supplementary guidance and procedures. working closely with other design and conservation professionals there will also be the opportunity to contribute to other areas of work such as planning briefs and funding bids etc.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Working in partnership;
• Ability to work well with colleagues to achieve objectives.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum Planner

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Built Heritage Conservation, Architecture or a related discipline (e.g. History, Surveying, Urban Design etc);
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or equivalent membership of another appropriate professional institute (e.g. IHBC).

Planning Trainee

• Degree (or equivalent) in Built Heritage Conservation, Planning, Architecture or a related discipline (e.g. History, Surveying Urban Design etc);

About Aberdeen City Council (the Employer)

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact either Daniel Lewis, Development Management Manager, Aberdeen City Council at

Closing date: 15 September 2026