Lead Town Planner - Complex Developments & Inquiries (Hybrid)

The Planner; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is recruiting a Principal Town Planner for East London to join the Development Management Team. You will lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications and negotiations on complex proposals, mentoring junior colleagues as part of an experienced team.

You will coordinate the planning appeal function, acting as the Council's lead officer at Public Inquiries, hearings and written representations.

Qualifications

• Significant town planning experience within a local authority context.
• Knowledge of planning policy and statutory framework essential.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and handling complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications and negotiations on complex proposals.
• Secure tangible Section 106 infrastructure benefits.
• Coordinate planning appeals and act as the Council's lead officer at inquiries/hearings/written representations.

Skills

Town planning experience

Local authority experience

Education

Degree level

Professional accreditation desired

Job description

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is recruiting a Principal Town Planner for East London to join the Development Management Team. You will lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications and negotiations on complex proposals, mentoring junior colleagues as part of an experienced team.

You will coordinate the planning appeal function, acting as the Council's lead officer at Public Inquiries, hearings and written representations.