Senior Town Planner - Reading (Hybrid Working)

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
Working 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