We’re Hiring: Senior Planner | Reading | £Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a seasoned Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a well-established, forward-thinking organisation in Reading, and they’re looking to bring a Senior Planner on board to lead strategic initiatives and drive project success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact.

About the Role:

As a Senior Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing planning processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with key stakeholders across departments, mentor junior planners, and contribute to long-term strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the planning function across multiple high-profile projects
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and local authorities
• Provide expert advice on planning policy and legislation
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications
• Contribute to business development and client engagement activities
• Support and develop junior team members

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a planning role, ideally at Senior Planner level
• Excellent understanding of UK planning legislation and processes
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• RTPI accreditation (or working towards it) is highly desirable
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Generous holiday entitlement + additional leave schemes
• Pension and professional development support
• Clear career progression pathway within a growing organisation

Location:
Based in Reading, with flexibility for hybrid working.

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you’re an experienced Planner looking to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.

Are you interested in this or any other Town Planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV to [email protected] or call Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004 also you can apply below!