Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority planning team seeks an experienced Planning Officer to manage a mixed caseload of applications. This position allows for remote work, with key meetings and site visits necessitating vehicle access. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work within a motivated team, contributing to community development.

Qualifications

• Access to a vehicle or valid UK driving license required.
• Experience as a planning officer is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of householder and minor applications.
• Work as part of a team to meet targets and deadlines.
• Attend the office minimum 1 day a week for collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Planning Officer
Surrey
£28 to £32p/h Inside IR35
Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?

You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.

This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently. You will be managing a mixed caseload of applications so must be comfortable with this variety.

To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE:
·Access to your own vehicle or a valid UK driving license (for travel to and from the office and for site visits)
·Be comfortable working from home and using Microsoft Teams/Zoom
·Please note this role would suit an experienced planning officer.
Role & Responsibilities:
·You will be involved in a mixed caseload of householder and minor applications
·Working as part of a team to ensure all targets and deadlines are met.
·Office presence is minimum 1 day a week in the area
On offer is an hourly rate of up to £32p/h depending on experience.

This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Liam Shea on 02393876079

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.