Town Planner Reading Are you passionate about shaping vibrant, sustainable communities? Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in Reading, who are looking for an experienced and dynamic Town Planner to join their growing team About the Role: You'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative planning solutions across diverse projects. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to navigate the planning process, from early-stage consultation through to securing planning permissions. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert planning advice and support to clients, ensuring projects comply with relevant regulations and policies. Lead and contribute to planning applications, pre-application discussions, and appeals. Engage with local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and drive project success. Conduct site assessments, research, and analysis to inform planning strategies. Prepare and present planning reports, statements, and supporting documents. About You: A degree in Town Planning or a related field, with membership of the RTPI (or working towards). Proven experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority setting. Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships. A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Why Apply? A competitive starting salary and generous benefits package Be part of a supportive and collaborative team Work on diverse and exciting projects across the public and private sectors Opportunity for professional development and career progression Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call (phone number removed)