Major Projects Planner (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the UK is looking for a Major Projects Planner to work on a hybrid basis in Addlestone. This full-time role involves leading complex planning applications, assisting the Development Manager, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be prepared to provide high-quality reports for the Planning Committee and keep abreast of current legislation. The role offers a pay rate of £28.26 per hour PAYE on a temporary contract basis, ideal for an experienced planner.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading planning applications of substantial complexity.
• Ability to mentor and support junior officers on complex cases.
• Good understanding of current legislation affecting the Planning function.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning applications of substantial complexity.
• Assist in the determination and progression of planning applications.
• Mentor/support more junior officers on sensitive cases.

Job description

Major Projects Planner (Hybrid) needed in Addlestone, £28.26ph PAYE - OR20163

1 day a week in the office

1. To be responsible case officer and lead on planning applications of substantial complexity. Any other cases as required.
2. To assist the Development Manager as required in the determination and progression of defined planning applications in accordance with the delegation procedure.
3. As and when required by the Development Manager to provide mentoring/supervision/support to more junior officers on more complex and sensitive cases and applications.
4. To advise Elected Members, staff, applicants, professional agents and the general public on planning issues and other matters within team remit and wider service.
5. To assist the Development Manager in the supervision and delivery of consistently high quality reports and recommendations on applications and planning matters to the Planning Committee.
6. To attend and present recommendations on planning matters to the Planning Committee if so required.
7. When necessary to assist the Development Manager in the co-ordination, supervision, completion and submission of high quality appeals statements and evidence by all Officers within the appropriate timescales.
8. To prepare written statements and proofs of evidence for appeals, attending Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries as an expert planning witness, particularly in relation to cases that free up service capacity.
9. To keep up-to-date and advise staff on current legislation and procedures affecting the Planning function.
10. Any other duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably allocated by the CHPEBE or Development Manager as necessary.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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