Principal Planner

Adecco; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is hiring a Principal Planner in London. The ideal candidate will manage complex planning applications and enhance community development through strategic planning. Responsibilities include drafting reports, representing the team in committees, and mentoring staff, all while delivering high-quality services.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation.
• Exceptional presentation and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-risk planning applications from pre-application to outcomes.
• Draft reports with robust recommendations.
• Mentor and coach team members on skills and policies.

Skills

Planning

Negotiation

Project Management

Customer Service

Job description

Join Our Team as a Principal Planner!

Are you a talented planner with a knack for navigating complex projects and delivering exceptional outcomes? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Principal Planner to lead their Strategic Development Service, ensuring high-quality, transparent decision-making in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, keep reading!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Earn an attractive hourly rate of 55 per hour Umbrella
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance - Wandsworth
• Professional Development: Opportunities for coaching and skill enhancement.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping our community through strategic planning initiatives.

About the Role:

As a Principal Planner, you will be at the forefront of processing and negotiating highly complex and high-profile planning applications. Your expertise will shape the future of our community, providing invaluable advice and recommendations that drive successful planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Take charge of strategic development casework, from pre-application advice to processing high-risk applications.

• draught well-written delegated and committee reports that set out coherent and robust recommendations based on relevant policies.
• Represent the team at the Planning Applications Committee and in planning appeals, articulating complex issues clearly and confidently.
• Coach and mentor team members, enhancing their skills in technical and people-related matters.
• Proactively identify issues and propose innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, advising on changes and implementing best practises.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in planning, negotiation, project management, and customer service.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and conflict resolution techniques.
• Exceptional presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships both internally and externally.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for delivering high-quality services.

If you're enthusiastic about driving change and delivering exceptional planning services, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in planning.

How to Apply:

Send us your CV showcases your passion for planning and the unique skills you bring to the table.

Your future as a Principal Planner starts here-let's build something great together!

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