Major Projects Planner (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking a Major Projects Planner for a temporary full-time role based in Addlestone. The role involves managing complex planning applications, mentoring junior staff, and advising stakeholders on planning issues. The candidate is expected to work remotely with one day in the office. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email address. This position offers competitive pay of £28.26 per hour and requires strong communication and organizational skills to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible as case officer on complex planning applications.
• Assist the Development Manager with planning applications.
• Provide support to junior officers on complex cases.
• Advise members and the public on planning issues.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Planning Committee.

Job description

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

1 day a week in the office

Responsibilities

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 to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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