Senior Town Planner

Company: The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Senior Town Planner

Large Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy, Reading. 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 appealsSupport 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

  • 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.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026