Principal Planning Officer – Hybrid & Major Projects

Essex County Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary 3-month contract. The role focuses on managing major planning applications and complex casework, with a requirement to attend site visits and some evening meetings.

The position offers hybrid working with around two days per week in the office and close collaboration with Essex County Council and local partners. Applicants should have a planning degree and RTPI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Planning or a relevant subject.
• Thorough knowledge of planning practices, methodologies and legislation.
• Experience in complex casework with large developments.
• Ability to enforce planning legislation where appropriate.
• Eligible for RTPI membership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex cases and pre-applications, including larger developments and S106, PPAs.
• Lead on complex or contentious planning applications and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Members, partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain information systems and master customer records with DP principles.
• Prepare and present reports to planning committees and act as witness at appeals.

Skills

Planning degree

RTPI membership

Complex casework

Planning legislation

Enforcement experience

Education

Degree in Planning or relevant subject

Job description

Maldon District Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer on a temporary 3-month contract. The role focuses on managing major planning applications and complex casework, with a requirement to attend site visits and some evening meetings.

The position offers hybrid working with around two days per week in the office and close collaboration with Essex County Council and local partners. Applicants should have a planning degree and RTPI eligibility.