Planning Consultant (Planner / Senior Planner)
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We are currently seeking a Planning Consultant to join a growing planning consultancy based in Reading This role would suit an RTPI member or someone working towards chartership, with 2-5 years' planning experience, looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
The position offers a flexible package, dependent on experience and capability, and a structured hybrid working arrangement with office-based working Monday to Thursday and home working on Fridays.
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you will support a range of planning projects across the development lifecycle, working closely with senior team members, clients and external consultants.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Preparing and contributing to planning reports and statements
* Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
* Carrying out planning policy research at local and national level
* Monitoring planning applications and coordinating responses
* Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
* Liaising with external consultants and project teams
* Assisting with project management across planning instructions
* Reviewing and checking policy matters for planning statements and appeals
* Preparing and lodging planning appeals, including supporting documentation
About You
* Planner / Senior Planner with 2-5 years' experience in planning
* RTPI member or actively working towards chartership
* Experience preparing planning submissions, reports and appraisals
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Confident liaising with clients, xxuwjjq consultants and local authorities
* Organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple workstreams
What's on Offer
* Flexible salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
* Clear progression and professional development support
* Hybrid working - office-based Monday to Thursday, work from home Friday
* Friendly, collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to broaden experience across a range of planning work
If you're a motivated planner looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you.