Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant (Planner / Senior Planner)

📍 Reading
🕒 Hybrid working - 4 days office / 1 day home

We are currently seeking a Planning Consultant to join a growing planning consultancy based in Reading This role would suit an RTPI member or someone working towards chartership, with 2-5 years' planning experience, looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The position offers a flexible package, dependent on experience and capability, and a structured hybrid working arrangement with office-based working Monday to Thursday and home working on Fridays.

The Role

As a Planning Consultant, you will support a range of planning projects across the development lifecycle, working closely with senior team members, clients and external consultants.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Preparing and contributing to planning reports and statements
Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
Carrying out planning policy research at local and national level
Monitoring planning applications and coordinating responses
Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
Liaising with external consultants and project teams
Assisting with project management across planning instructions
Reviewing and checking policy matters for planning statements and appeals
Preparing and lodging planning appeals, including supporting documentationAbout You

Planner / Senior Planner with 2-5 years' experience in planning
RTPI member or actively working towards chartership
Experience preparing planning submissions, reports and appraisals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities
Organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple workstreamsWhat's on Offer

Flexible salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
Clear progression and professional development support
Hybrid working - office-based Monday to Thursday, work from home Friday
Friendly, collaborative working environment
Opportunity to broaden experience across a range of planning workIf you're a motivated planner looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you