Principal Town Planner - Reading
Location: Reading, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A leading, globally recognised property consultancy is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Principal Town Planner to join their successful and expanding planning team in Reading. This is a unique opportunity to take on a key role within a multidisciplinary environment, working on a wide range of high-profile projects across the South East and beyond.

About the Role
The successful candidate will support a dynamic planning team, contributing to the delivery of planning advice for major residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You'll be involved in providing strategic planning guidance, managing client relationships, and leading on complex planning applications and appeals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects across various sectors

Deliver high-quality written reports and planning advice

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive projects forward

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior planners within the team

Represent clients at planning committees, hearings, and public consultations

About You

MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience

Strong understanding of the UK planning system, particularly in the South East

Proven experience in delivering major planning applications and development projects

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with commercial awareness

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and pension

Hybrid working model with flexible working options

Career progression opportunities within a respected national consultancy

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented planning professional looking to step into a senior role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position