PRINCIPAL PLANNER (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council in Wales is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to join the Development Management Team. You will help deliver high-quality development and manage growth for the city, with a focus on strategic and major projects.

The main office base is County Hall, Cardiff Bay, and the team embraces hybrid home-office working with supportive management and flexible arrangements.

Applications welcome in English and Welsh; a friendly, collaborative team environment is offered.

Responsibilities

• Act as a case officer for strategic/major and/or non-strategic developments, including pre-application advice and formal planning applications.
• Provide technical and/or operational leadership for the delivery of an effective and quality service that complies with statutory and Council requirements.
• Utilise specialist knowledge to take a lead role in service delivery.

Job description

PRINCIPAL PLANNER (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT)

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly-skilled cities in Britain, and the Planning team plays a key role in delivering and managing the growth of the city. As Wales' capital city, it's also an amazing place to live, which makes it easy to find a great work-life balance.

About the job

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as a as a Principal Planner in our Development Management Team.

You will be part of a team of outstanding, and very friendly, officers who are committed to delivering the highest quality of development and making Cardiff a truly excellent city.Why not come and join us?

The main office base for the job is County Hall, in the heart of the beautiful Cardiff Bay, however we have embraced the benefits of hybrid home-office working.

You will also be given the necessary management and team support, flexible working, peer review and skill sharing to enable you to successfully undertake your role and develop professionally.

What We Are Looking For From You

To act as a case officer for strategic / major and/or non-strategic developments, including pre-application advice and formal planning applications.

Provide technical and/or operational leadership for the delivery of an effective and quality service that complies with statutory and Council requirements.

Utilise specialist knowledge and expertise to take a lead role in service delivery.

Full details of the post's duties and responsibilities can be found within the Job Brochure below.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Job Category Planning / Major Projects

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent