Planning Officer

Brackenberry Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greenwich is seeking a Planning Officer for a 6-month contract, likely to be extended. This role involves managing planning applications and engaging with developers and the public. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, at least 2 years in development management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a development management planning role.
• Demonstrable experience of handling planning applications, pre-applications, and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy frameworks, and development management processes.

Responsibilities

• Examine and process planning applications under relevant acts.
• Assess proposals against planning policies.
• Assist in supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• Respond to enquiries from developers and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council in meetings and public forums.

Skills

Development management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Planning legislation knowledge

Engagement with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Planning Officer on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £21.25 - £26.72 per hour.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join the Major Applications Team within the Planning & Building Control division. The role will focus on managing a varied caseload, including smaller major applications, pre-applications, and discharging conditions and legal obligations for some of the Boroughs largest development schemes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in development management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, developers, and the public to deliver high-quality outcomes. This is a temporary position to support increased workload within the team.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and process planning applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation.
• Assess development proposals against national, regional, and local planning policies.
• Assist in the supervision, mentoring, and training of junior staff where required.
• Respond to enquiries from developers, the public, councillors, external authorities, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council at meetings, public forums, working parties, inter-borough consultations, and Government discussions on planning and regeneration matters.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a development management planning role.
• Demonstrable experience of handling planning applications, pre-applications, and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy frameworks, and development management processes.
• Proven ability to engage with developers, councillors, and members of the public effectively.
• Experience of preparing committee reports and presenting to committees.