Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Reading
Overview:
An established and award-winning planning consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join its successful Reading team. This is a rare opportunity to work with a highly respected practice known for delivering commercially focused, creative planning solutions for a diverse client base. The role is ideal for an ambitious planner who wants to accelerate their career while contributing to high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotion work across a variety of sectors.
Provide expert planning advice to developers, landowners, and institutional clients.
Represent clients in meetings with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups.
Prepare high-quality reports, statements, and supporting documents.
Take ownership of projects and build trusted client relationships.
Mentor junior planners and contribute to the growth of the Reading office.
Candidate Profile:
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or working towards accreditation.
Strong professional experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy (local authority experience also considered).
Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation, local plan processes, and development management.
Skilled communicator, confident in advising clients and representing projects at meetings and hearings.
Commercially aware, proactive, and motivated to deliver results.
A strong team player with the ambition to develop into a leadership role.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Exposure to major development projects and long-term clients.
Genuine opportunities for career progression, with a clear route to Associate level and beyond.
A supportive, collaborative culture with access to experienced mentors and national expertise.
How :
If you are a driven planner seeking to progress your career within a leading consultancy, please submit your CV for consideration to # Alternatively you can call # 365 108
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