Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer

WMJobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council is seeking a Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer to facilitate major project delivery in Solihull. This two-year fixed term position involves leading impactful projects, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing detailed reports in a supportive, flexible work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate public inquiries.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified planning professional or relevant degree with experience.
• Experience with major project delivery and planning applications.
• Ability to conduct site visits and enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant development proposals from pre-application to implementation.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and assessments on complex proposals.
• Support processing of planning applications for minor developments.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Public Inquiry Presentation

Education

Relevant degree in Planning

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,

Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer – Major Project Delivery

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 & stakeholders 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.
• A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles) with up to 24 days flexitime allowed 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]

Closing Date: 29 June 2025

Interview Date: w/c 7 July 2025

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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