Senior Planning Officer

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bridgend is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage a complex caseload and provide professional advice to developers. Responsibilities include project managing Mixed Use Strategic Development Sites and presenting at committee meetings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the planning system in Wales and the ability to communicate with customers in Welsh. This position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of the development control/management system in Wales.
• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is essential.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.

Responsibilities

• Process a complex and varied caseload in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provide professional pre-application advice to developers in line with statutory deadlines.
• Project manage Mixed Use Strategic Development Sites.
• Present at Development Control Committee meetings where required.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of staff.
• Contribute to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Bridgend County Borough.

Skills

Proven experience of the development control/management system in Wales

Highly motivated

Proactive

Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh

Valid driving licence

Job description

Overview

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Control/Management Section.

We are looking for a highly motivated person with proven experience of the development control/management system in Wales. You will be an enthusiastic and proactive individual with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Your primary focus will be the processing of a complex and varied caseload in an efficient and timely manner and providing professional pre-application advice to developers in line with statutory deadlines.

The Replacement Local Development Plan was adopted in March 2024 and the postholder will be tasked with project managing a Mixed Use Strategic Development Sites.

This is a responsible role within the section with the opportunity to present at Development Control Committee meetings, supervise and mentor junior members of staff and deputise for the Principal Planning Officer where necessary.

You will help to ensure that the service continues to make a full contribution to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Bridgend County Borough and maintain the Local Planning Authority\'s reputation for Planning excellence.

The successful candidate will be based at the Civic Offices, Bridgend although Officers are working on a hybrid basis with a flexible amount of agile working.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rhodri Davies, Development and Building Control Manager, on 01656 643152.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council\'s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026
Shortlisting Date: 12 February 2026
Interview Date: 23 February 2026

Responsibilities and qualifications are as follows.

Responsibilities

• Process a complex and varied caseload in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provide professional pre-application advice to developers in line with statutory deadlines.
• Project manage Mixed Use Strategic Development Sites as part of the Replacement Local Development Plan adopted in March 2024.
• Present at Development Control Committee meetings where required.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of staff and deputise for the Principal Planning Officer when necessary.
• Contribute to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Bridgend County Borough and maintain the Local Planning Authority\'s reputation for Planning excellence.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience of the development control/management system in Wales.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• The council\'s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.