Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Reading
Salary: GBP30,000 : GBP35,000 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:
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Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations.
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Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.
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Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.
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Contribute to retail, leisure, and town centre studies, including impact assessments.
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Support the preparation of masterplans and frameworks for town centre regeneration.
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Assist in promoting strategic land for housing and mixed:use developments.
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Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.
Requirements:
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A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
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Membership or working towards membership of the RTPI.
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Experience in planning consultancy or local authority planning (preferred).
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Strong analytical, communication, and report:writing skills.
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Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
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Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.
Whats on Offer?
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The opportunity to work within a respected and growing planning consultancy.
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A structured training programme with clear career progression.
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Regular CPD sessions, team events, and site visits to enhance learning and development.
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A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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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, wed 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