Senior Town Planner

Senior 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 Opportunity You 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 You The 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