Planning Officer

Osborne Richardson; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A London authority is seeking a DM Planner for a 3-month contract in central London. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of minor planning applications and must have a Degree in Planning along with experience in Local Authority roles. The position offers hybrid working options and a pay rate of approximately £30/hr based on a standard 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Planner with experience in Local Authority roles.
• Comfortable with dealing Lawful Development Certificates and minor planning applications.
• Able to work under direction of more senior Planners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of minor applications including householders and small commercial premises.
• Deal with Lawful Development Certificates and planning applications.
• Work under the direction of more senior Planners.

Skills

Knowledge of UK planning legislation

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Degree in Planning

Job description

Excellent opportunity to work in a central London authority that can offer a great place of work and excellent project opportunities for a contract DM Planner.

At Planner grade you will be assigned a caseload commensurate with your level of experience so this will typically be minor apps should as householders and small commercial premises. You will be assigned a caseload and a deadline specified and you will work under direction of more senior Planners. You will be dealing with Lawful Development Certificates for proposed development, plus minor changes of use and conversions, listed building consent accompanying planning applications, and cases within conservation areas.

We are looking for a Degree qualified Planner who has gained experience in a Local Authority. You will need to be comfortable working to deadlines and you will need a good knowledge of UK planning legislation.

This will initially be a 3 month contract, but there is potential for it to be extended beyond this.

Our client will offer hybrid working; their main office is in Brixton. We would expect the pay rate to be circa £30/hr (umbrella). The standard week is 35 hours