Principal Planning Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary employment agency is seeking a Principal Planning Officer in Swindon to manage complex planning applications and ensure housing delivery targets are met. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proven expertise in drafting reports, and negotiation abilities. Additionally, they must be proactive and highly organized, capable of working independently while collaborating with others. The role offers £31.44 per hour on a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing complex planning applications within deadlines.
• Experience in drafting clear, accurate reports for decision-making.
• Ability to effectively negotiate S106 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of major planning applications.
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Deliver excellent performance and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proven expertise in drafting reports

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Ability to balance independent and team work

Job description

Principal Planning Officer needed in Guildford

This is a temporary contract paying £31.44ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5280999

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of major, high-profile and complex planning applications, ensuring that housing delivery targets are met within agreed deadlines. They will demonstrate proven expertise in drafting clear, accurate reports and recommendations for committee or delegated decisions, alongside negotiating S106 agreements with confidence and precision. Strong communication skills will enable them to liaise effectively with councillors, portfolio holders, developers, consultees and community groups, maintaining professional relationships and resolving conflict constructively. They will be highly organised, proactive and resilient, balancing independent working with collaborative team engagement, and consistently delivering excellent performance, accuracy and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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