Senior Planner - M&W

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Planning Officer for a 6-month hybrid contract at £38 per hour. Responsibilities include processing planning applications, providing pre-application advice, handling appeals, and preparing committee reports. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related field and at least 3 years' experience in development management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in development management.
• Experience with minerals & waste is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Processing and determining planning applications.
• Providing pre-application advice to applicants.
• Investigating complaints and managing breaches.

Skills

Strong knowledge of planning law

Excellent report writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Geography, or related discipline

Job description

Planning Officer - £38ph - 6 month contract
Hybrid working

We're seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join a local authority's Development Management team on an interim basis.

You'll be responsible for:

·Processing and determining planning applications for the authority's own developments (including minerals and waste)
·Providing clear, timely pre-application advice to applicants and stakeholders
·Investigating complaints and managing breaches of planning control
·Preparing detailed committee reports and presenting recommendations
·Handling appeals, conditions, and associated legal agreements
·Supporting input into major projects (including NSIPs) where required by management.

What's required:

·Degree in Town Planning, Geography, or related discipline
·3+ years' experience in development management (minerals & waste desirable but not essential!)
·Strong knowledge of planning law, procedures, and enforcement practices
·Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
·Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Rate: £38 per hour

Please call Ryan at Carrington West on 02393876226or more information or to be considered.