Job Title: Town PlannerLocation: ReadingSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 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:

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations.

• Conduct research and analysis to support planning proposals and policy development.

• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to facilitate planning processes.

• Contribute to retail, leisure, and town centre studies, including impact assessments.

• Support the preparation of masterplans and frameworks for town centre regeneration.

• Assist in promoting strategic land for housing and mixed-use developments.

• Keep up to date with planning legislation, regulations, and market trends.

Requirements:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• Membership or working towards membership of the RTPI.

• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority planning (preferred).

• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.

• Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work within a respected and growing planning consultancy.

• A structured training programme with clear career progression.

• Regular CPD sessions, team events, and site visits to enhance learning and development.

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• 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, we'd 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