Principal DM Officer

The Oyster Partnership; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oyster Partnership is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer for an Essex local authority. You will manage a varied caseload of major planning applications, negotiate S106 Agreements and PPAs, and attend committees on a range of schemes.

You will work on renewable energy projects across significant strategic land, with hybrid working (1 day on-site). This 3-month contract offers a competitive rate depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Major applications experience.
• Strong Development Management background.
• Experience with S106 Agreements and PPAs.
• Committee and appeal experience.
• RTPI membership or eligibility desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of major planning applications.
• Negotiate S106 Agreements and PPAs.
• Attend committees.
• Work on renewable energy and wind farm projects across strategic land.

Skills

Major applications

Development Management

S106 & PPAs

Committee experience

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Experienced Principal Planning Officer required for a busy Essex local authority.

You'll manage a varied caseload of major planning applications, negotiate S106 Agreements and PPAs, attend committees, and work on exciting renewable energy and wind farm projects across more than 2,000 hectares of strategic land.

Requirements:

• Major applications experience
• Strong Development Management background
• S106 Agreements & PPAs
• Committee and appeal experience
• RTPI membership/eligibility desirable

Contract Details:

• 3-month initial contract
• Hybrid working (1 day per week on-site)
• Competitive rate DOE