Senior / Associate Planner - Reading

Zodiac Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected planning consultancy in Reading is seeking a Senior or Associate Planner. This role involves managing various planning applications, providing expert advice, and contributing to business development. Candidates should have an MRTPI qualification or be working towards it, with strong experience in consultancy or local authority. Great benefits include hybrid working, ongoing CPD support, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Ongoing CPD support

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification (or be working towards it).
• Strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commercial mindset and confidence in client-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals.
• Providing expert planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Preparing and submitting planning documents and supporting applications.
• Contributing to business development and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Strong experience in consultancy or local authority

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Commercial mindset

Confidence in client-facing situations

Job description

Salary £45k-£65k Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning

Senior / Associate Planner – Reading

Location: Reading (Hybrid working)

Salary: £45,000–£65,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits

Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career?

Our client, a well-respected planning and development consultancy, is seeking a Senior or Associate Planner to join their expanding Reading team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects across the South East and beyond.

The Role

You will be involved in a wide range of projects covering residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land developments. Your responsibilities will include :

• Managing planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals.


• Providing expert planning advice to private and public sector clients.


• Preparing and submitting planning documents and supporting complex applications.


• Contributing to business development and mentoring junior team members.

You will have the autonomy to lead on your own projects while being part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, professional growth, and quality delivery.

About You

What you will ideally have :

• MRTPI qualification (or be working towards it).


• Strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• A commercial mindset and confidence in client-facing situations.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.


• Hybrid working and flexible hours.


• Ongoing CPD and support for professional development.


• Clear progression opportunities within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented planner who wants to play a key role in shaping future development across the Thames Valley and South East.