Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Reading
Large Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Flexible Working - 4 Days Office / Site / Meetings
As a specialist UK recruiter working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, I am pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Reading.
You will be joining a collaborative planning team of 20 planners operating across the Reading and Oxford offices, forming part of a wider national, multi-disciplinary environment. The team delivers a broad range of projects and offers strong career progression within a supportive and commercially focused setting.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding position where you will:
·Be involved in land promotion and the preparation of planning applications
·Assist with and manage your own planning projects
·Undertake planning appraisals and manage appeals
·Support major schemes across large-scale residential and commercial developments
·Work on renewable energy and battery storage projects
·Contribute to water infrastructure and educational developments
·Support smaller rural and mixed-use schemes
You will also play an important role in:
·Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
·Supporting the growth of targeted development sectors
·Contributing to team financial performance and wider business objectives
·Providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues
About You
We are seeking a commercially aware and proactive planning professional who:
·Has experience within private consultancy or a similar environment
·Is confident managing projects and building client relationships
·Has strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
·Is motivated to contribute to team growth and sector development
·Enjoys mentoring and supporting junior planners
What's On Offer
·Flexible working model (4 days office/site/meetings)
·Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio
·Clear progression within a well-established consultancy
·Collaborative team culture across Reading and Oxford
·Competitive salary and benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner seeking greater responsibility, client exposure and strategic involvement within a highly respected consultancy environment.