Senior Planning Lead: Major Projects & Regeneration

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major planning applications and support key regeneration projects. The ideal candidate will have a Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Town Planning and experience in handling complex applications. You’ll provide professional advice to various stakeholders and represent the council in public inquiries. This role offers flexible working hours, pension scheme membership, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Blended working from office/home

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave and flexi leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling major/complex applications and delivering pre-application advice.
• Full driving licence (car mileage allowance applies).

Responsibilities

• Lead on significant and complex major planning applications, including enforcement matters and protected trees.
• Provide high-quality professional advice to developers and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council at appeals and Public Inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Report‑writing skills

Ability to mentor and support team members

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Town Planning

Job description

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major planning applications and support key regeneration projects. The ideal candidate will have a Post Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Town Planning and experience in handling complex applications. You’ll provide professional advice to various stakeholders and represent the council in public inquiries. This role offers flexible working hours, pension scheme membership, and generous leave entitlements.