Assistant Planner / Planner

📍 Reading
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

A respected and design-led planning consultancy based in Reading is looking to appoint an Assistant Planner or Planner to join its growing team.

The practice advises on a broad range of residential, mixed-use and commercial developments, working closely with landowners, developers and private clients to unlock development potential through clear, strategic and commercially sound planning advice. The team prides itself on being proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, offering tailored advice rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner who wants meaningful responsibility, strong client exposure and genuine progression within a supportive but high-performing environment.

The Role

You will be involved in:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documents
• Assisting with development strategy advice
• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and external consultants
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex schemes

At Planner level, you will take ownership of smaller projects and manage applications with increasing autonomy.

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• Experience within consultancy or local authority (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of development viability
• Organised, proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Desire to build long-term client relationships and develop professionally

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Direct exposure to clients and decision-making
• Support towards RTPI chartership
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a close-knit consultancy environment where initiative is valued, responsibility is encouraged, and career development is genuinely supported.

Feel free to get in touch – [email protected] / 01792 677005