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

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Principal Planner, where you'll play a key role in shaping sustainable development in Bridgend. This position allows you to lead negotiations on Section 106 agreements and manage infrastructure projects that directly benefit communities. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, this role offers the chance for career progression and professional development. If you're motivated to make a difference and contribute to vital infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating and implementing Section 106 agreements.
• Ability to manage infrastructure projects aligned with local development plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infrastructure Delivery

Section 106 Agreements

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Job description

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

Salary: £42,708 - £44,711 per annum

Basis: Full time

Contractual hours: 37 hours

Job category/type: Planning and Building Control

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 by clicking on the 'apply button' 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, young 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