Senior Planner

Osborne Richardson; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is seeking a DM Planning Officer for a contract role with a Local Authority in Essex. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of planning applications and require a solid understanding of UK planning legislation. This hybrid role includes 37 hours per week with some on-site presence and is crucial for supporting local development projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with local authority planning roles.
• Understanding of planning policy context on development projects.
• Access to own vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Process a varied caseload of householder, minor, and small major planning applications.
• Work collaboratively in a local authority environment.
• Conduct site visits as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of UK planning legislation

Ability to manage a large caseload

Work well under pressure

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority based in Essex and they require a DM Planning Officer to join them for a contract role ASAP and process a varied caseload of house holder, minor and small major planning applications. They need an experienced officer who has recently worked with a local authority in a similar role.

To apply for this role you will need an excellent working knowledge of UK planning legislation. You will need good stakeholder engagement skills and an understanding of the context of planning policy on development projects. You must be able to work well under pressure and have the ability to manage a large caseload of applications.

Our client will pay £43/hr Umbrella and this role is inside IR35. It is initially a 3-6 months role and it is a hybrid role with 2 days a week on site. This role is offering 37hrs per week.

You will need access to your own vehicle in order to carry out site visits.

Please get in touch for further information.