Full job descriptionSenior 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 OpportunityYou 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 YouThe 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.