Principal Strategic Planner

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Un client du secteur public à Londres recherche un Principal Planner pour un contrat de 6 mois en mode hybride. Rôle clé impliquant des responsabilités de planification stratégique, des conseils d'expert sur le développement spatial et la gestion de projets de politique de planification. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience significative en gestion du développement et en politique de planification, ainsi qu'une qualification RTPI.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion du développement et en politique de planification.
• Compréhension forte des stratégies spatiales et des processus de planification stratégique.
• Expertise dans le traitement des demandes de planification stratégique.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils d'experts sur les questions de planification stratégique.
• Contribuer à la production de cadres de planification pour les zones d'opportunité.
• Négocier des accords Section 106 et conseiller sur les documents de plan de développement.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Development Management

Staff Management

Problem Solving

Education

RTPI Qualified

Job description

Public sector client in Central London seeking interim Principal Planner for an initial 6 month contract, hybrid working, £50-£60p/h. For more information please call Adam @ Matchtech on 01489 898881.

Key skills required for this role

Strategic Planner, Major Applications

Important

Local Authority Experience, RTPI

Our public sector client, is seeking a Principal Strategic Planner on a contract basis. This pivotal role involves contributing to the delivery of the Authority's statutory planning responsibilities for London while providing expert advice on strategic planning and spatial development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adopting a flexible working approach to support the Authority's statutory planning duties for London.
• Providing expert advice on current and emerging strategic planning matters and spatial development trends.
• Offering spatial planning advice on development management, Local Development Documents, and other mayoral concerns.
• Contributing to the production of the London Plan, SPGs, Opportunity Areas, and related planning frameworks.
• Processing large-scale applications for developments of potential strategic importance referred to the Mayor.
• Leading or contributing to spatial strategies, monitoring the Mayor's strategies and environment impact assessments.
• Negotiating Section 106 agreements and advising on borough development plan documents and local plans.
• Leading or contributing to policy development projects, planning briefs, and the plans of agencies outside London.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in development management and planning policy.
• Strong understanding of spatial strategies and the strategic planning process.
• Expertise in processing strategic planning application referrals and negotiating Section 106 agreements.
• Ability to contribute to the production of Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks and related planning documents.
• Proficiency in preparing complex briefings and reports for senior officials and external organisations.
• Skilled in engaging with diverse agencies and addressing strategic and spatial development issues.
• Ability to manage staff and resources as per organisational policies and standards.
• A flexible approach to work and strong problem-solving skills.

If you are an experienced planner with significant expertise in development management and planning policy, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to the dynamic and constructive planning efforts for London.

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