Senior Planning Officer - DEE06202

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a planning professional to work hybrid, focusing on sustainable development and complex applications. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning, relevant experience, and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. This full-time position offers 37 hours per week, flexibility, and leadership opportunities within the Planning Team.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute required.
• Relevant post qualification experience in a planning role is essential.
• Ability to draft high-standard reports and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promotion of sustainable economic development through the Council's Development System.
• Responsible for complex and large scale planning applications.
• Supervise and mentor Planning and Enforcement Officers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good written communication

Knowledge of planning legislation

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and Dundee House office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Laura Stewart on 01382 434457 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

• You will have a degree or equivalent in Town Planning along with a chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Responsibilities

• Promotion of sustainable economic development and the protection of the environment through the delivery of the Council's Development System.
• Working within the Development Management function of the Planning Team, responsible for dealing with particularly complex and/or large scale planning applications.
• Provide an element of supervision, coaching and mentoring for Planning and Enforcement Officers.
• Deputise for the Principal Planning Officer where required.

The Individual

• Relevant post qualification experience in a planning role, an excellent knowledge of the Scottish Development Management system, and experience of dealing with large scale and/or complex planning applications.
• Good written communication skills, with the ability to draft reports to a high standard, work under pressure and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Commitment to keep up to date with planning legislation and learn new practice as required; occasional requirement to attend evening meetings.