PRINCIPAL PLANNER (S106)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Principal Planner (Section 106 Legal Agreements) to join the Planning team in Cardiff. You will act as the lead Officer on planning and legal agreements, providing strategic advice and ensuring effective handling of S106 funds.

With a supportive environment and the flexibility of hybrid working, this role offers the chance to contribute significantly to Cardiff's development. Candidates are encouraged to apply in both English and Welsh.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and legal agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for data monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the council’s lead Officer on planning/legal agreements.
• Implement the Council’s S106 system for effective money management.
• Monitor development activity and conduct site visits.
• Prepare and publish annual s106 and housing monitoring reports.

Skills

Strategic advice on planning/legal agreements

Monitoring development activity

Data recording and reporting

Effective communication with stakeholders

Job description

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 Principal Planner (Section 106 Legal Agreements)

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 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 the council’s lead Officer on planning / legal agreements (currently under section 106), providing strategic advice to planning officers, developers, senior managers, and elected members.

To be responsible for the implementation of the Council’s S106 system to ensure the effective collection, processing and distribution/expenditure of S106 monies and to ensure the completion of in‑kind provision by developers.

To monitor development activity and undertake associated site visits, including undertaking annual city‑wide housing monitoring. To lead on the accurate recording and reviewing of this data and ensuring that it is maintained in the relevant databases.

To lead on the production, approval and publication of annual s106 and housing monitoring reports, including infrastructure funding statements.

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

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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

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.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

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Job Category Planning / Major Projects

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent