Principal Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Principal Planning Officer for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves working within the Development Management team, offering a negotiable pay rate and requiring attendance in the Council for one day a week along with site visits. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, along with strong knowledge of planning legislation and any IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or proven equivalent level of technical and organisational knowledge in own specific field.
• Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Presenting evidence at Public Inquiries and Court proceedings.
• 1 day a week in the Council along with site visits.

Skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Competence in Microsoft Office

Experience with major cases

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Principal Planning Officer (DM) – Hybrid – 6 month contract

My Local Authority client in Yorkshire are currently looking for a Principal Planning Officer within the DM team. This is an initial 6 month contract with view to extension and is offering a negotiable rate of pay. The role will require 1 day a week in the Council along with site visits.

Requirements

• Degree level education or proven equivalent level of technical and organisational knowledge in own specific field.
• Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Presenting evidence at Public Inquiries and Court proceedings
• Knowledgeable and competent in the availability and use of IT systems, especially the use of Microsoft Office.

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