Oxford
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
24/06/2025
15/07/2025
Senior Planner / Associate Planner
Location: Thames Valley Region (Reading or Oxford-based, with hybrid working)
Salary: Highly Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We're delighted to be working with a leading planning consultancy to recruit a Senior or Associate Planner to join their high-performing Central Planning Team. This is a rare opportunity to become part of one of the largest and most successful planning teams in the region, delivering a diverse mix of strategic land, residential, regeneration, and rural development projects across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team of around 25 planning professionals, working directly with Associate Directors and Directors to deliver expert planning advice and services for a broad portfolio of private and public sector clients. The role offers fast-track career development for motivated candidates with ambition and drive.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide high-quality planning consultancy advice to clients and internal stakeholders
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Manage and deliver planning instructions independently after an initial integration period
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Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates
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Produce planning reports, applications, appeal documentation, and Local Plan representations
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Support the promotion of strategic land and large-scale residential schemes
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Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and fostering client relationships
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Assist with site promotion through Local Plan processes, including representation at Examinations in Public
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Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams and offices
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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MRTPI and/or MRICS qualified
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3-6 years of professional planning experience, ideally with both public and private sector exposure
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A practical and strategic understanding of property and land use planning
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Demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and complex projects
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Confident in report writing and presenting to clients and stakeholders
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A proactive and commercially aware mindset
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits
Why Apply?
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Join one of the largest planning teams in the Thames Valley
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Play a pivotal role on high-profile, strategic projects
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Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
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Hybrid working and supportive team culture
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Work closely with nationally recognised planning professionals within a market-leading consultancy
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