Senior Town Planner – Reading
Large Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy – Flexible Working (4 days office / site / meetings)
We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join our established and growing team in Reading.
You will be joining a collaborative planning team of 20 planners operating across the Reading and Oxford offices, forming part of a wider national, multi-disciplinary environment. The team delivers a broad range of projects and offers strong career progression within a supportive and commercially focused setting.
Role
This is a varied and rewarding position where you will:
* Be involved in land promotion and the preparation of planning applications
* Assist with and manage your own planning projects
* Undertake planning appraisals and manage appeals
* Support major schemes across large-scale residential and commercial developments
* Work on renewable energy and battery storage projects
* Contribute to water infrastructure and educational developments
* Support smaller rural and mixed-use schemes
You will also play an important role in:
* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
* Supporting the growth of targeted development sectors
* Contributing to team financial performance and wider business objectives
* Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues
About You
We are seeking a commercially aware and proactive planning professional who:
* Has experience within private consultancy or a similar environment
* Is confident managing projects and building client relationships
* Has strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
* Is motivated to contribute to team growth and sector development
* Enjoys mentoring and supporting junior planners
What’s On Offer
* Flexible working model (4 days office/site/meetings)
* Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio
* Clear progression within a well-established consultancy
* Collaborative team culture across Reading and Oxford
* Competitive salary and benefits package
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