Reading
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
22/04/2025
13/05/2025
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:
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Leading on planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, and development strategies
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Providing expert advice on planning policy and development potential
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Managing relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
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Overseeing junior team members and contributing to their development
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Supporting business development and winning new work through proposals and pitches
About You
Requirements:
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MRTPI-qualified with significant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
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Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly in the South East
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Proven track record in managing major planning applications and client relationships
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strategic thinker with a proactive, collaborative mindset
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Ability to mentor, inspire and lead junior colleagues
What They Offer
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A supportive and collaborative working environment
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A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning
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Opportunities to work on nationally significant projects
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Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
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Clear pathways for career progression within a global network
Interested?
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