Planning Consultant (Planner / Senior Planner)

Reading Hybrid working – 4 days office / 1 day home

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, 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.