Senior Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy is seeking Planners and Senior Planners in Reading. You'll engage in diverse projects, including strategic land promotions and planning applications, while benefiting from flexible working and a strong focus on career development. If you are passionate about planning and motivated by complex projects, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Career development framework

Qualifications

• Experience in the promotion of strategic land.
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Proven track record of delivering client projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse projects including site promotions and planning applications.
• Handle residential schemes from small-scale to large settlements.
• Participate in strategic employment promotion and planning applications.

Skills

Strategic land promotion

Report writing

Client project delivery

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Birmingham or Reading

A leading independent planning consultancy is seeking Planners and Senior Planners to join their growing team, with opportunities in Birmingham and Reading.

About the Company

Since launching in 2013, this consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing innovative, insightful, and practical planning solutions to clients across the private and public sectors. With over 50 professionals across five UK offices, they combine deep industry knowledge with a collaborative and supportive culture. Their expertise spans strategic land, later living, regeneration, retail, and leisure, complemented by market-leading analytics and research. The business is driven by ethical principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development, both within its teams and through the work it delivers for communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

Continued growth and a strong pipeline of work in the strategic land sector have created exciting opportunities for experienced Planners and Senior Planners. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects including site promotions, planning applications, and appeals; residential schemes from small-scale projects to major new settlements; strategic employment promotion and planning applications. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex projects across the UK while developing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

About You / Requirements

We are looking for professionals who:

• Have experience in the promotion of strategic land
• Possess strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Have a proven track record of delivering client projects to tight deadlines
• Are motivated to continue learning and growing in their career
• Share a commitment to excellence and a collaborative, people-first approach

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Involvement in a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors
• A clear learning and development framework to support your career progression
• The chance to be part of an award-winning planning consultancy with strong growth ambitions

If you are passionate about planning, motivated by interesting and complex projects, and want to join a consultancy where people truly are at the heart of the business, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).