Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Strategic Projects

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Town Planner for Reading with hybrid working. You will join a dynamic planning team advising developers, landowners, and public sector bodies on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.

The role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and supporting complex projects from inception to consent, with clear career progression in a nationally recognised consultancy.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Several years' experience within either consultancy or the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework.
• Experience managing planning applications and client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to planning.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a range of planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors.
• Preparing planning appraisals, site promotion strategies, and planning statements.
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants throughout the planning process.
• Supporting business development and helping to maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentoring junior members of the planning team where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Town Planner for Reading with hybrid working. You will join a dynamic planning team advising developers, landowners, and public sector bodies on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.

The role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and supporting complex projects from inception to consent, with clear career progression in a nationally recognised consultancy.