Principal Planning Officer

Essential Employment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Principal Planning Officer for a temporary assignment in Guildford. The role involves managing a caseload of major, high profile planning applications and delivering reports for Planning Committee or delegated decisions.

You will work with stakeholders and consultees to meet deadlines and may negotiate S106 agreements. The reference number is 5299050.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large planning schemes.
• Ability to draft planning reports and recommendations.
• Experience negotiating S106 agreements with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft reports and recommendations for Planning Committee or delegated decisions.
• Manage a caseload of major, high profile planning applications.
• Engage with stakeholders and consultees to meet deadlines.

Skills

Caseload management

Stakeholder engagement

Report drafting

S106 negotiations

Education

Relevant degree in planning or related field

Job description

Principal Planning Officer needed in Guildford

This is a temporary role and the rate is £35.91ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5299050

The successful candidate will be a case officer for a range of major, high profile and complex applications.

The post would suit either a someone who has a track record or managing a caseload of large schemes, working with stakeholders and consultees to deliver homes and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting reports and recommendations for submission to the Planning Committee or for delegated decision and S106 negotiations.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.