Senior Town Planner (Associate -level considered) – Reading

The opportunity

• Impactful portfolio: Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, planning strategies and development plan representations for high -profile schemes.
  

• Client exposure: Work directly with major private and public clients, advising from early feasibility through to permission and delivery.
  

• Cross -disciplinary collaboration: Coordinate inputs from design, transport, environmental and heritage specialists to build robust cases.
  

• Career platform: Clear progression, visibility with senior clients and the chance to mentor juniors and shape team best practice.
  

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate applications (outline/full), pre -apps, EIA screening/scoping (as applicable) and appeal submissions.
  

• Undertake site appraisals, due diligence and risk/mitigation strategies.
  

• Draft high -quality reports, statements and committee -facing material.
  

• Engage with LPAs and stakeholders to negotiate positive outcomes (S106/CIL familiarity welcomed).
  

• Contribute to thought leadership, proposals and business development across the Thames Valley.
  

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications: MRTPI (or very close to submission) and a strong academic foundation in planning or related discipline.
  

• Experience: Typically 3–6+ years for Senior, 6–8+ for Associate consideration, with a track record on mixed -use/urban and strategic sites.
  

• Skills: Excellent writing, analysis and presentation; confident in client meetings; strong project management across competing deadlines.
  

• Commercial mindset: Comfortable shaping scopes/fees and supporting bids; collaborative, supportive team player.
  

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
  

• Hybrid working and a supportive, people -centred culture.
  

• National platform, local impact: Access to a wide client network and high -quality internal specialists.
  

• CPD & progression: Structured development, mentoring and clear pathways to the next grade.
  

How to apply

Send your CV (and a brief covering note) to [email protected]or call07789 371470 for a confidential conversation.

If your profile aligns, we’ll be in touch to arrange next steps at a convenient time.