Principal Planning Officer in West Sussex

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join a South Coast local authority on an initial 6-month contract. The role includes processing major planning applications, advising council members, and ensuring compliance with planning policies. A post-graduate degree in planning and relevant experience are required. Competitive pay rate approximates £60/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is necessary.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process and determine a caseload of major planning applications.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with Members and customers.
• Advise on planning applications and appeals.
• Ensure achievement of goals in line with the Development Management Service Plan.
• Deliver planning officer reports and recommendations.

Skills

Experience in a similar position

Good relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in planning or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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Carrington West are assisting a South Coast based local authority in the search for a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join on an initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).

Main Purposes

• To process and determine a caseload of major planning applications and process any subsequent appeals that may arise, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
• To develop and maintain a good working relationship with Members and all of our customers.
• Be the Council's adviser on planning applications, pre- application advice, and planning appeals.
• Ensure the achievement of goals and targets in line with the Development Management Service Plan.

Accountabilities

1. To discharge the duties of the post in accordance with the Council's Service Charters and DM Service Plan.
2. To consider and determine planning applications, to be issued under delegated powers in the absence of the Head of Development Management
3. To deliver planning officer reports and recommendations to delegated and to planning committee that are of good standard, consistent, meet legal requirements and accord with planning policy at local and levels.
4. Working with all staff to ensure a good working relationship with Members, our customers and other stakeholders and the service is responsive to customer needs.
5. To resolve problems and issues arising from the Development Management function through the use of innovative solutions as appropriate.
6. To deal direct with and advise elected Council Members on DM matters.
7. To act as DM adviser for all other Council services
8. To assist in considering, investigating and responding to formal complaints in accordance with the Council's procedures.

Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £60per/hour (DOE)

Job Ref - 61316

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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