Senior Planning and Building Control Technician

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated Senior Planning and Building Control Technician to assist in processing planning applications and managing enforcement appeals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of town planning. This full-time role offers flexibility for part-time arrangements. The position emphasizes customer service and team collaboration, aiming to meet deadlines and promote effective planning solutions.

Qualifications

• Able to manage workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Team player with strong customer service skills.
• Experience in vetting planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planning Officers in processing planning applications.
• Manage planning and enforcement appeals, including Public Inquiries and Hearings.
• Carry out Tree Preservation Order checks.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to interpret detailed information and plans

Strong understanding of town planning and development processes

Excellent IT skills

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, well‑organised and proactive individual with a strong commitment to helping customers to join our team as a Senior Planning and Building Control Technician.

The role involves assisting Planning Officers in the processing of planning applications and managing planning and enforcement appeals including Public Inquiries and Hearings.

The successful applicant will assist in vetting planning applications and other applications, check Building Control applications to identify potential breaches in planning legislation and carry out Tree Preservation Order checks, as well as answering a variety of basic planning enquiries from members of the public.

Applicants will need to be a team player, as well as able to manage their workloads to ensure deadlines are met. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to interpret detailed information, plans and planning legislation. The post holder will have a good understanding of town planning and development processes and excellent IT skills.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 19th January.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.

As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full‑time role can be job‑shared or part‑time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre‑employment checks which include safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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