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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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Sonic Summary

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  • My client, a leading Planning and Development consultancy in the UK, is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their Reading team.
  • The role involves leading significant projects, advising clients on planning strategy, and managing planning applications while supporting junior staff.
  • Candidates should have a degree in planning or a related field, extensive consultancy experience, and a strong understanding of the UK planning system.
  • The position offers an attractive salary, training and career development opportunities, and a flexible benefits program.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany as the hiring manager is looking to meet suitable applicants ASAP.

The Company

My client, a UK leading Planning and Development consultancy, is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join the Planning team in Reading. The team specialise in various sectors including residential, commercial, retail, infrastructure, energy and renewables and mixed-use developments.

The Position as a Senior Town Planner

As a Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in leading significant projects, advising clients on all aspects of planning strategy and development. Working with an expert team, you'll manage and deliver planning applications, contribute to complex planning strategies, and support junior staff in their growth and development.

What is on offer for a Senior Town Planner?

  • Attractive salary.
  • Training and career development.
  • A flexible benefits programme provided.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Increased annual leave entitlement with length of service.
  • Flexible working schedule - office based, Hybrid and Remote roles.
  • Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer.
  • Access to mental health support and professional financial advice.

Essential Criteria for the candidate as a Senior Town Planner

  • Degree in planning or a related field
  • Extensive experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy
  • In-depth understanding of the UK planning system
  • Proven project management skills with a track record of timely delivery
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Senior Town Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at .

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.