Principal Town Planner
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- England,South East,Berkshire,Reading
- full-time
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Principal Planner - Reading
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + benefits
A leading global real estate advisory and consultancy firm is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Planner to join their dynamic planning team based in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role with one of the most respected names in the property industry-an organisation renowned for delivering insightful, high-quality planning advice across the UK and internationally.
About Them With over 160 years of experience and more than 40,000 professionals across 70 countries, this firm has built a reputation for helping people thrive through thoughtfully designed places and spaces. Their work spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, providing bespoke solutions that help clients make better property decisions.
he Role As a Principal Planner, you will take a lead role in delivering a wide range of planning projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. You will be part of a high-performing team working on complex and high-profile developments across the South East and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading on planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, and development strategies
* Providing expert advice on planning policy and development potential
* Managing relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
* Overseeing junior team members and contributing to their development
* Supporting business development and winning new work through proposals and pitches
About You Requirements:
* MRTPI-qualified with significant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly in the South East
* Proven track record in managing major planning applications and client relationships
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strategic thinker with a proactive, collaborative mindset
* Ability to mentor, inspire and lead junior colleagues
What They Offer * A supportive and collaborative working environment
* A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning
* Opportunities to work on nationally significant projects
* Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
* Clear pathways for career progression within a global network
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
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + benefits
A leading global real estate advisory and consultancy firm is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Planner to join their dynamic planning team based in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role with one of the most respected names in the property industry-an organisation renowned for delivering insightful, high-quality planning advice across the UK and internationally.
About Them With over 160 years of experience and more than 40,000 professionals across 70 countries, this firm has built a reputation for helping people thrive through thoughtfully designed places and spaces. Their work spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, providing bespoke solutions that help clients make better property decisions.
he Role As a Principal Planner, you will take a lead role in delivering a wide range of planning projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. You will be part of a high-performing team working on complex and high-profile developments across the South East and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading on planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, and development strategies
* Providing expert advice on planning policy and development potential
* Managing relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
* Overseeing junior team members and contributing to their development
* Supporting business development and winning new work through proposals and pitches
About You Requirements:
* MRTPI-qualified with significant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly in the South East
* Proven track record in managing major planning applications and client relationships
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strategic thinker with a proactive, collaborative mindset
* Ability to mentor, inspire and lead junior colleagues
What They Offer * A supportive and collaborative working environment
* A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning
* Opportunities to work on nationally significant projects
* Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
* Clear pathways for career progression within a global network
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
Job number 2309684
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