Housing Planner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bromley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Housing Planner for a 6-month contract with a Local Authority in Bromley. The role focuses on leading assessment of major planning applications, providing expert planning advice, and representing the Council in proceedings to support sustainable growth and community priorities.

You will manage complex cases, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and contribute to high-quality planning decisions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and regulation.
• Ability to manage complex planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessment and determination of complex planning applications.
• Prepare reports with clear recommendations for decisions.
• Represent the Council in planning proceedings and inquiries.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary input from internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Support staff development and performance to meet deadlines.

Job description

Bromley, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector‑specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title:Housing Planner

Job Purpose

To lead on the assessment and determination of the borough.Most complex, high-profile and strategically significant planning applications,appeals and planning matters. The post-holder will provide expert professionalplanning advice, ensure robust and defensible decision‑making, represent theCouncil in planning proceedings, and support the management and development ofplanning staff. The role will contribute to delivering a high‑quality,customer‑focused planning service that supports sustainable growth, corporatepriorities, and community objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Applications and Decision Making

• Managea varied caseload of complex and major planning applications, includingstrategic developments and regeneration schemes.
  
• Preparecomprehensive, accurate and well‑reasoned reports with clearrecommendations for Planning Committee or delegated decisions.
  
• Exercisedelegated authority to determine planning applications in accordance withthe Council’s Scheme of Delegation.
  
• Ensureall planning decisions are legally compliant, robust, defensible, andconsistent with local, regional and national planning policies.
  

Planning Advice and Development Management

• Providespecialist planning advice to officers, Councillors, applicants,developers, consultees and members of the public.
  
• Leadpre‑application discussions and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) formajor developments.
  
• Coordinatemulti‑disciplinary input from internal departments and externalstakeholders to facilitate high‑quality development outcomes.
  
• Adviseon the planning implications of development proposals, includinginfrastructure, sustainability, environmental and educationalrequirements.
  

Appeals, Enforcement and Legal Matters

• Leadon planning appeals and represent the Council at hearings, publicinquiries and court proceedings.
  
• Prepareand present expert evidence on behalf of the Council.
  
• SupportPlanning Enforcement Officers in identifying breaches of planning controland preparing enforcement notices.
  
• Manageand oversee complex legal agreements, including Section 106 Agreements andother planning obligations, ensuring enforceability and effectivedelivery.
  

Leadership and Staff Management

• Supportthe Planning Management Team in delivering an efficient, customer‑focusedservice.
  
• Provideprofessional guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior planning staff.
  
• Assistin allocating work and monitoring performance to ensure service objectivesand deadlines are achieved.
  
• Promotecontinuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the planningservice.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Developand maintain effective relationships with Councillors, statutoryconsultees, developers, community groups and other stakeholders.
  
• Attendand represent the Assistant Director of Planning at meetings, committeesand public events where required.
  
• Provideclear and professional advice to elected Members on planning matters.
  

Service Improvement and Corporate Contribution

• Contributeto achieving service performance indicators and corporate objectives.
  
• Maintainup‑to‑date knowledge of planning legislation, policy and best practice.
  
• Commissionand manage external consultants where required, ensuring value for moneyand quality outcomes.
  
• Undertakeother duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
  
• Significantexperience in Development Management within a local authority orcomparable planning environment.
  
• Provenexperience of handling major, complex and high‑profile planningapplications.
  
• Experienceof preparing reports for Planning Committees and delegateddecision‑making.
  
• Experienceof managing planning appeals, including public inquiries and hearings.
  
• Experienceof negotiating Section 106 Agreements and other planning obligations.
  
• Experienceof providing professional planning advice to senior stakeholders, electedMembers and developers.