Planner – Private Planning Consultancy – Reading

Fraser Recruitment is partnering with a respected specialist planning consultancy to appoint a Planner into its South East team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established and highly regarded business with a strong reputation for helping clients unlock development potential across the UK.

The company advises on a broad mix of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, offering tailored planning support from early-stage appraisals through to applications, appeals, and project delivery.

Operating across multiple offices and as part of a wider planning and design group, the business offers a collaborative environment, quality work, and genuine career development.

About the Role

As Planner, you will support a variety of planning projects and gain exposure to all stages of the development process. You will work closely with senior colleagues, clients, local authorities, and external consultants, contributing to successful planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Undertake site appraisals and prepare high-quality written reports ✅ Carry out planning policy research and advise on submissions ✅ Monitor planning applications and provide strategic input ✅ Assist with planning appeals and supporting documentation ✅ Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary consultants ✅ Support project management through the planning process ✅ Help deliver robust and policy-compliant planning strategies

About You

✔ Experience within planning consultancy or local authority planning ✔ Strong report writing and analytical skills ✔ Good understanding of planning policy and process ✔ Commercial awareness and ability to manage deadlines ✔ Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence ✔ Able to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

⭐ Join a respected and established consultancy ⭐ Work on varied and meaningful planning projects ⭐ Supportive and professional team culture ⭐ Competitive salary and benefits ⭐ Flexible office base across Reading / Farnham / Stockbridge ⭐ Clear career development opportunities

Interested? Contact Matt Fraser at Fraser Recruitment for a confidential discussion