Senior Planning Officer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the planning sector seeks a dedicated Planning Officer/Senior for a contract role. This position involves managing development cases, providing professional advice, and collaborating across departments, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in development management within the planning sector.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and policy framework.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing development management cases such as new conversions and changes of use.
• Overseeing minor and small major new residential developments.
• Presenting cases to the Committee as required, providing comprehensive information.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification in planning

Job description

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Our client, is seeking a dedicated Planning Officer/Senior to join their team on a contract basis. This role, involves handling cases including new conversions, changes of use, minor and small major new residential developments, and prior approvals. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing development management cases such as new conversions and changes of use
• Overseeing minor and small major new residential developments
• Handling prior approvals efficiently and effectively
• Presenting cases to the Committee as required, providing comprehensive and accurate information
• Maintaining detailed records of all planning activities and decisions
• Collaborating with other council departments and external stakeholders to facilitate project approvals
• Ensuring compliance with relevant planning legislation and policies
• Providing professional advice on complex planning issues

Job Requirements:

• Experience in development management within the planning sector
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and policy framework
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to present cases to the Committee
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid working environment
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in planning or a related discipline
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on a variety of planning projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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