Job Description
Assistant Town Planner - Reading (Planning Consultancy)
A well-regarded and growing planning consultancy is looking to appoint an Assistant Town Planner to join its established Reading team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of planning projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
The Role
Working as part of a supportive planning team, you will assist in delivering planning advice and securing consents for a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
Conducting planning policy and site research
Preparing planning statements and reports
Supporting senior planners with project coordination and client work
Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders
Monitoring planning applications and policy developments
About You
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about developing a career in planning and keen to build technical knowledge within a consultancy environment.
You will likely have:
A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline
Eligibility for, or working towards, MRTPI accreditation
Some relevant experience through a placement, internship, or early-career role (consultancy or local authority)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent research and organisational abilities
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Support toward MRTPI professional accreditation
Exposure to a varied project portfolio
Structured career progression
A friendly, collaborative team culture
This position would suit a graduate or assistant planner looking to develop their career within a respected planning consultancy and gain valuable project experience across the South East.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch in confidence to discuss further