Principal Planner (Infrastructure and Section 106) - Planning & Development

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at Bridgend County Borough Council as a Principal Planner specializing in infrastructure and Section 106 agreements. This role is crucial for shaping sustainable development and ensuring that vital infrastructure projects align with community needs. You'll lead negotiations that deliver real benefits, manage the Council’s Infrastructure Management Plan, and work on high-impact projects that directly benefit local communities. With flexible working options and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on Bridgend’s future.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure delivery and Section 106 agreements.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and implementation of Section 106 agreements.
• Manage the Council’s Infrastructure Management Plan.

Skills

Infrastructure Planning

Section 106 Agreements

Project Management

Community Engagement

Welsh Language Proficiency

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

Job Description: Principal Planner (Infrastructure and Section 106) - Planning & Development

Job details:

• 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced planner with expertise in infrastructure delivery and Section 106 agreements? Do you want to play a key role in shaping sustainable development and ensuring vital infrastructure investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Planner (Infrastructure & S106) to lead on the negotiation, monitoring, and implementation of Section 106 agreements, ensuring that financial and non-financial planning obligations deliver real benefits to communities. You will also take the lead in preparing and managing the Council’s Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) to ensure infrastructure projects align with strategic priorities in the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable development and vital infrastructure.
• Work on high-impact projects that directly benefit communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of Bridgend’s infrastructure and sustainable growth.

Interviews will be held in person at Bridgend Civic Offices.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, people, or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, this post is designated as politically restricted.

Closing Date: 14 May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 16 May 2025

Interview Date: 29 May 2025

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