Principal Planner – Highland Strategic Projects Team, Inverness - HGH19994

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Inverness is seeking a Principal Planner to assist in the delivery of development management for complex planning applications. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience and Full Membership of the RTPI. This permanent role requires 35 hours of work per week, offering a competitive salary between £49,758 and £54,418. The council values diversity and is committed to equality, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in a wide range of planning work, including development management.
• Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the development management function for complex planning applications.

Education

Full Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Principal Planner – Highland Strategic Projects Team
Location: Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £49,758 - £54,418 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact Person: Peter Wheelan Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To assist in the delivery of the development management function and in particular with the larger more complex planning applications within the Strategic Projects Team across Highland.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Post qualification experience in a wide range of planning work, including development management

Full Membership of the RTPI

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.