Senior Planning Officer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the South West is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a temporary contract. You'll lead the determination of a key strategic site while liaising with various stakeholders and managing complex planning applications. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in local authority settings and a strong understanding of planning law.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Planning Officer or Principal Planner in a Local Authority.
• Strong track record of complex applications handling.
• Understanding of planning law and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead officer for major strategic site, overseeing the PPA process.
• Liaise with applicants and internal teams to manage project outcomes.
• Draft reports and present to planning committee.

Skills

Planning law

Negotiation

Communication

Education

RTPI accreditation

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Senior Planning Officer
Local Authority in the South West (Hybrid Working)
Temporary Contract
ASAP Start
Pay rate: £65 Per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) / £53 PAYE
We’re working with a well-regarded Local Authority in the South West that is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to lead on the determination and delivery of one of the council’s key strategic allocation sites under a Planning Performance Agreement. This will involve working closely with an existing planning officer to drive progress on a high-profile application from inception to decision.
The role:

• Lead officer for a major strategic site, overseeing the PPA process
• Liaise closely with applicants, consultants, and internal teams to manage timescales and negotiate high-quality outcomes
• Provide expert advice on planning policy and legislation
• Draft reports and present to planning committee where required
• Work collaboratively with the Development Management team to support wider service delivery
• Attend site inspections, meetings, and provide support in appeals and hearings if necessary

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Officer or Principal Planner in a Local Authority setting
• Strong track record of handling complex, major applications from pre-app through to decision
• Excellent understanding of planning law and policy
• Comfortable working independently and making sound planning judgments
• RTPI accredited or working towards chartership preferred
• Must be a car user with a full driving licence
  

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Contact James Glover on 01772 208967
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