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 lead major planning applications and provide strategic advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI qualifications and at least 4 years of experience, with knowledge of the UK planning system. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for real progression in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working policy

Real progression opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Ambitious and committed to delivering quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and management of major planning applications.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage junior team members.
• Liaise with local authorities and consultants.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Strong knowledge of UK planning system

Client relationship management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Reading - Leading Planning Consultancy

Location: London (Hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Type: Permanent, Full-time

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

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).