Heritage & Urban Design Specialist

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; 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 advise applicants, negotiate improvements and deliver high-quality outcomes for the historic environment.

The role involves site visits, preparation of recommendations for Committee decisions, and contributing to regeneration and housing objectives while promoting high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in heritage planning and knowledge of planning legislation.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate with a range of audiences.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Heritage-related degree or professional experience; RTPI/IHBC membership encouraged.
• Proven experience advising on proposals affecting listed buildings and conservation areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications, including listed building consent, across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
• Undertake site visits and negotiate improvements to development proposals.
• Prepare recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee consideration.
• Provide pre-application advice and deal with post-decision matters.
• Contribute to regeneration, housing and environmental objectives of the Council.
• Champion the historic environment and high-quality design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Town Planning, Architecture, Building Conservation or related discipline

Tools

MS Windows

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 advise applicants, negotiate improvements and deliver high-quality outcomes for the historic environment.

The role involves site visits, preparation of recommendations for Committee decisions, and contributing to regeneration and housing objectives while promoting high professional standards.