Principal Planning Officer

Brackenberry; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in Pembrokeshire. This pivotal role involves managing complex planning applications, ensuring compliance with environmental policies, and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning processes and legislation, along with leadership skills to navigate challenging projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the planning sector while working within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) required.
• Substantial experience in development management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process a broad range of planning applications, focusing on large-scale proposals.
• Provide comprehensive reports on planning applications and offer pre-application advice.

Skills

Planning Processes

Leadership Capabilities

Complex Applications Management

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority inPembrokeshire to assist with the appointment of aPrincipal Planning Officer, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £27.72 - £37.05 per hour

Hours Per Week :22.00

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Principal Planning Officer to join our Development Management team in Pembrokeshire. This role is integral to delivering effective planning services, ensuring developments are appropriate, sustainable, and compliant with environmental and policy frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge in planning processes, strong leadership capabilities, and an ability to manage complex applications and proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Process a broad range of planning applications, with a focus on large-scale and complex proposals.
  
• Provide comprehensive reports on both delegated and non-delegated planning applications.
• Exercise delegated authority to determine specific categories of planning applications.
  
• Offer statutory and non-statutory pre-application advice, especially for complex proposals.
• Mentor and support colleagues by sharing expertise and assisting in knowledge development.

Qualifications:

• Degree or professional qualification in Town and Country Planning.
  

Requirements:

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Substantial experience in development management, including specialist areas.
  
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and current planning issues.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to transport.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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