Job Description
Senior Town Planner - Reading (Hybrid Working)
Location: Reading, BerkshireSalary: Competitive + bonus + benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid
A leading, well-established property consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing planning team based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors while progressing their career within a highly respected multidisciplinary environment.
The Opportunity
You will join a dynamic and collaborative planning team advising a broad client base including developers, landowners, investors, and public sector organisations. The role offers exposure to high-profile schemes and strategic planning projects across the South East and beyond.
You will play a key role in managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and supporting the delivery of complex development projects from inception through to consent.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and delivering a range of planning applications and appeals
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
* Preparing planning appraisals, site promotion strategies, and planning statements
* Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants throughout the planning process
* Supporting business development and helping to maintain strong client relationships
* Mentoring junior members of the planning team where appropriate
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
* Several years' experience within either consultancy or the public sector
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
* Experience managing planning applications and client relationships
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive and commercially minded approach to planning
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and performance bonus
* Clear career progression within a nationally recognised consultancy environment
* Exposure to major development projects across multiple sectors
* Hybrid working and flexible benefits package
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
This role would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a market-leading consultancy environment.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.