Senior Planner

Location: Reading

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting an independent and forward-thinking planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their growing team in Reading.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a key role within a dynamic consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for managing projects from initial appraisal through to determination, providing clear, strategic, and commercially focused planning advice to a range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and leading planning applications and appeals

Preparing planning appraisals and development strategies

Drafting high-quality Planning Statements and supporting reports

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders

Attending client meetings and site visits

Supporting junior team members where required

Contributing to business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartership)

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working flexibility

Support for continued professional development

Opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality project portfolio

Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to join an ambitious consultancy where you can play a meaningful role in shaping development projects and progressing your career.

If you are interested in this opportunity, feel free to call on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)