Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK is seeking a Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management Group. This role involves leading significant development projects, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will be a qualified planning professional with the ability to navigate complex planning regulations effectively. With flexible working options and robust benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their careers in public service.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and agile working arrangements

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified planning professional or degree holder with experience.
• Ability to lead development proposals and enforce planning regulations.
• Experience in preparing reports and presenting evidence at inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead on significant development proposals from pre-application to implementation.
• Develop medium-term strategies for effective assessment.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on complex proposals.

Skills

Project delivery

Public presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical detail orientation

Education

Relevant degree in planning

Job description

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Resourcing Team at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,035 - £49,764 per annum (2 year fixed term contract)

Solihull has an excellent opportunity for a Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer with experience of major project delivery to join our Development Management Group.

You will:

·Lead on significant & sensitive development proposals from pre-application stage to implementation

·Developing medium term strategies to ensure that projects/proposals are appropriately assessed and stakeholders are involved at all stages.

·Prepare comprehensive reports and assessments on wide-ranging & complex proposals

·Present evidence in planning appeals including acting as expert witness at public inquiries.

·Support in the processing of planning applications for minor developments where necessary and as resource requires.

You will be either a qualified planning professional or have a relevant degree with experience in the field and will be required to carry out enforcement duties in the team including site visits.

So why Solihull? Well, there’s plenty going on to get you out and about in our beautiful borough. UK Central is one of the largest growth programmes in the country capturing development proposals for Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, Arden Cross, HS2 and the National Exhibition Centre. In addition, we handle the range of work you would expect of an economically prosperous Authority with primary urban areas, rural villages and a high-quality Green Belt.

We are currently negotiating the complexities of delivering a revised Local Plan and we are also working hard to do what is needed to welcome the arrival of HS2. We pride ourselves in maintaining our historic and natural landscape, and delivering the best developments in the right locations, championing design quality, community benefits and green and blue infrastructure.

With such a big agenda, we are striving for planning services that are well resourced, fit for the future and geared up for delivery. We are after the brightest and best talent; commercially minded and emotionally intelligent. Your understanding of technical detail is important, but equally so is your ability to tell and sell our planning story. You’re going to need to be engaging, confident and dynamic with a can-do approach to public protection to help us rise to the challenge.

Applicants must also be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

We also offer:

·A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.

·Flexible and agile working including hybrid working.

·Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service in addition to public holidays and the opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday per year.

·Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

·A range of family and carer friendly policies.

·Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and staff discounts.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone] or Lawrence Osborne [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Interview Date : 7 th July 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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