Job Description
Job Title: Town PlannerLocation: ReadingSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa, dependent on experience
About the Company:My client is a leading town planning consultancy committed to creating sustainable and vibrant communities. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning solutions, they work across a range of sectors, including retail, leisure, town centre regeneration, housing, and strategic land promotion. Their expertise spans everything from retail impact assessments and town centre studies to large-scale regeneration and masterplanning projects.
As a Carbon Neutral Plus organisation, my client is dedicated to reducing their environmental impact. They have achieved carbon-negative status by offsetting more carbon than they produce, actively contributing to tree-planting initiatives in the UK and protecting the Amazon Rainforest.
About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Town Planner to join the Reading office. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects, from high street regeneration to strategic land promotion and commercial developments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations.
* Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.
* Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.
* Contribute to retail, leisure, and town centre studies, including impact assessments.
* Support the preparation of masterplans and frameworks for town centre regeneration.
* Assist in promoting strategic land for housing and mixed-use developments.
* Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.
Requirements:
* A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
* Membership or working towards membership of the RTPI.
* Experience in planning consultancy or local authority planning (preferred).
* Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
* Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
* Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
What's on Offer?
* The opportunity to work within a respected and growing planning consultancy.
* A structured training programme with clear career progression.
* Regular CPD sessions, team events, and site visits to enhance learning and development.
* A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* The chance to be part of a carbon-negative organisation committed to sustainability.
This is an excellent opportunity for a town planner looking to develop their career in a forward-thinking and sustainability-focused consultancy. If you are passionate about shaping places and want to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte or call. We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position