Senior Planning Officer

Brackenberry; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage complex planning applications and provide expert guidance. The role is a 6.5-month contract, potentially extended. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in Development Management. The position requires strong negotiation and communication skills. This role is ideal for someone looking to make significant contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Membership of RTPI or eligibility to join required.
• Experience in Development Management at a Senior level.
• Knowledge of planning law and case law essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and determine a caseload of complex planning applications.
• Negotiate with developers and represent the Council at Planning Committees.
• Draft reports for Planning Committees.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex applications

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Senior Planning Officer, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £36.25 - £48.48 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage and determine a caseload of complex planning applications, including major development schemes.
• Negotiate with developers, agents, and third parties while balancing policies, site constraints, and material considerations.
• Draft reports and recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committees.
• Provide professional support and guidance to Planning Officers and colleagues.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committees and act as expert witness at appeals, hearings, and public inquiries.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject (or equivalent experience).
• The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI

Experience Required

• Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets
• Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge of planning law, enforcement, policy, and case law.
• Proven ability to manage complex planning applications within statutory timeframes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• IT literacy with experience in data entry, reporting, and presentations.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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