Planning Registration & Admin Technician – Hybrid

Opus People Solutions; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Opus People Solutions is seeking a Planning Technician for a Local Authority Planning team. The role supports validation and registration of planning applications, with hybrid working and one day onsite per week (Tuesday). Initial 3-month contract.

You will validate and register applications, review drawings, and liaise with applicants to obtain missing information. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Local Government Planning.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Comfortable reviewing technical documents and drawings.
• Able to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• Graduate or student with interest in Planning, Geography, Property or Architecture are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Validate and register planning applications.
• Review plans, drawings and supporting documents against validation requirements.
• Check and calculate planning application fees.
• Liaise with applicants, agents and architects to obtain missing information.
• Manage the Planning Services inbox and respond to enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records using planning systems and databases.
• Support Planning Committee administration and Local Land Charges work.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Opus People Solutions is seeking a Planning Technician for a Local Authority Planning team. The role supports validation and registration of planning applications, with hybrid working and one day onsite per week (Tuesday). Initial 3-month contract.

You will validate and register applications, review drawings, and liaise with applicants to obtain missing information. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Local Government Planning.