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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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed). 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
