The Company

My client, an award-winning Planning Consultancy, is looking for an experience Town Planner to join the continued and ever-expanding planning team in Reading!

The successful candidate will have excellent career development opportunities, and be involved in all aspects of Planning, working as part of the larger team, and leading your own projects. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across sectors including Housing Delivery, Centres, Retail & Leisure, Education and Employment.

What's on Offer as a Town Planner?

The opportunity to work on a wide range of impactful and exciting projects.
Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
A chance to contribute to sustainable and innovative planning solutions.
Flexible working arrangements.
Health and Wellbeing benefits including opticalm dental and physiotherepy services.
Share Ownership - Senior
Planners have the opportunity to buy shares in the company.

About the Role as a Town Planner

Provide high-quality planning advice to a diverse range of clients.
Manage and prepare planning applications, appeals, and policy assessments.
Conduct site appraisals, feasibility studies, and impact assessments.
Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups.
Support senior team members while also taking ownership of projects.
Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Requirements as a Town Planner

A degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI-accredited preferred).
Proven experience in a planning consultancy or local authority role.
Ambition to achieve or progress towards RTPI chartered status (if not already).

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Town Planners ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).

This is a permanent role.

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