Interim Principal Planning Officer - Hybrid (Major Projects)

Carrington West; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority's Development Management team in Essex. This hybrid role requires managing complex planning applications and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in development management and excellent communication skills. This position offers up to £55 per hour on an initial 6-month contract.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a development management case officer.
• Good technical knowledge of planning legislation.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning applications and negotiations.
• Prepare and present reports to planning committees.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Ability to manage complex cases

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning or related discipline

Eligibility for membership of RTPI

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority's Development Management team in Essex. This hybrid role requires managing complex planning applications and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in development management and excellent communication skills. This position offers up to £55 per hour on an initial 6-month contract.