Town Planner in Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Reading

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, independent planning consultancy in the appointment of a Planner to join its growing team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to develop their career within a busy and established residential planning team, working on some of the UK's most exciting large-scale development projects.

You will join a team delivering major residential developments, focusing on the implementation of schemes that have already secured outline planning permission.

Working closely with experienced project managers and fellow planning professionals, you will support a varied portfolio of active instructions, taking responsibility for a range of planning matters, including:

• Preparing and managing Reserved Matters applications for major residential developments.

• Managing and coordinating planning conditions discharge applications.

• Supporting Section 73 applications and Non-Material Amendments (NMA).

• Providing planning advice throughout the delivery and implementation of large-scale residential schemes.

• Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and wider project teams.

• Contributing to the successful progression of complex, multi-phase and long-term development projects.

You will also have the opportunity to work on a flagship Garden Village development, alongside a wider portfolio of major residential and mixed-use schemes.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of one year's post-qualification experience within a relevant public or private sector planning role.

• Experience managing or assisting with planning applications, ideally including Reserved Matters applications.

• An understanding of the development management process and planning legislation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A proactive approach, attention to detail and a genuine interest in residential development.

The consultancy is keen to hear from individuals who are motivated to develop their technical expertise and progress their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.

• Company pension contributions.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.

• A supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

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)