Senior Planner

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Compton Dando; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Planning Officer in Somerset to manage planning applications and lead on complex enforcement matters. This full-time temporary position involves site visits and requires strong knowledge of planning law, excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex cases. Competitive pay of £32.62 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of planning law and enforcement procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience managing complex cases and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle planning applications and pre-app enquiries.
• Lead investigations into planning breaches.
• Supervise and mentor junior enforcement officers.
• Engage with public to resolve planning issues.
• Ensure legal compliance and contribute to policy development.
• Prepare reports and present evidence at hearings.

Skills

Knowledge of planning law

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Experience managing complex cases

Job description

Senior Planner needed in Somerset Paying £32.62 per hr ref OR10371

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to manage a caseload of planning applications and lead on complex enforcement matters. This full-time, temporary role includes site visits and attendance at Planning Committee.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Handle planning applications, pre-app enquiries, and discharge of conditions.
  • Lead investigations into planning breaches, including legal proceedings.
  • Supervise and mentor junior enforcement officers.
  • Engage with the public and stakeholders to resolve planning issues.
  • Ensure legal compliance and contribute to enforcement policy development.
  • Prepare reports and present evidence at hearings and appeals.

  Skills & Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of planning law and enforcement procedures.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Proven experience managing complex cases and leading teams.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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