Heritage & Urban Design Officer – Placemaking Focus

Torbay Council; Torquay, Paignton, Brixham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a Conservation and Urban Design Officer to manage planning and listed building consent applications across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. You will assess proposals, visit sites, negotiate improvements, and prepare recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee considerations.

You will provide pre-application advice and contribute to regeneration, housing and environmental objectives while championing high-quality design in the historic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Windows and office productivity tools.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Able to meet deadlines with attention to detail.

Skills

Computer literacy

Administrative skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Town Planning / Architecture / Building Conservation degree

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking a Conservation and Urban Design Officer to manage planning and listed building consent applications across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. You will assess proposals, visit sites, negotiate improvements, and prepare recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee considerations.

You will provide pre-application advice and contribute to regeneration, housing and environmental objectives while championing high-quality design in the historic environment.