Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Reading is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team. You will lead major planning applications and provide strategic advice while managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified with over 4 years of experience in the UK planning system. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for progression within the firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Collaborative working culture

Flexible hybrid working policy

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, especially in Greater London.
• Ability to manage client relationships and complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and management of major planning applications.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients across various sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Strategic planning advice

Communication skills

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Reading - Leading Planning Consultancy

Location: London (Hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Type: Permanent, Full-time

I am working exclusively with one of Reading's most respected and high-performing planning consultancies, currently seeking an exceptional Senior Planner to join their dynamic and growing team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a consultancy known for shaping some of the most high-profile and complex developments across the capital. Their client base includes major developers, investors, and landowners, and they consistently deliver strategic planning advice on landmark commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.

The Role

You will be a key member of the team, advising clients on the full spectrum of planning matters—from feasibility and strategy through to the submission and negotiation of planning applications. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll take the lead on a number of significant projects and have direct exposure to high-profile schemes that shape London's skyline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and management of major planning applications
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients across a wide range of sectors
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage junior team members and contribute to their development
• Liaise with local authorities, architects, and other consultants throughout the planning process

About You

• MRTPI qualified, with at least 4+ years of experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly within Greater London
• Confident in managing client relationships and complex projects independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious, commercially aware, and committed to delivering quality outcomes

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary and bonus structure
• A collaborative, supportive working culture with direct access to industry-leading professionals
• Flexible hybrid working policy
• Real progression opportunities with a clear route to senior leadership roles
• Involvement in city-defining projects

If you're ready to take your planning career to the next level with one of London's top consultancies, I'd love to hear from you.

To find out more, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed) and forward the CV to (url removed).