Senior Planning Officer in Stoke-on-Trent

Energy Jobline CVL; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Staffordshire is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to support major projects within their Planning Services team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in managing complex planning applications in a local authority setting. The role offers £48 per hour under an Umbrella LTD arrangement (approximately £40 per hour PAYE).

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250 upon successful placement

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and determining major or complex planning applications within a local authority setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on planning law and policy.
• Assessing and recommending decisions on complex planning applications.
• Supporting regeneration projects with professional input.
• Advising on development management for major opportunities.
• Preparing reports for Council committees.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of development management systems

Planning policy knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in planning or a related subject

Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects)

A public sector client based in Staffordshire is recruiting for a full‑time, temporary Senior Planning Officer to join their Planning Services team on an ongoing basis. Ideal candidates have experience working within a local authority planning environment.

The Role

The key purpose of this role is to provide professional planning services in accordance with the City Council’s business needs, focusing on supporting major and complex developments through the planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on planning law, policy, and guidance in line with best practice and Council objectives.
• Assessing and recommending decisions on complex major planning applications and associated legislation.
• Supporting regeneration projects and investment initiatives by providing professional planning input.
• Advising senior officers on development management considerations for major redevelopment opportunities.
• Acting as an expert professional witness at public inquiries, hearings, or examinations.
• Preparing and presenting reports to Council committees and regional planning groups.
• Liaising with developers, landowners, and other key stakeholders to facilitate high‑quality sustainable development.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant degree in planning or a related subject.
• Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute).
• Proven experience managing and determining major or complex planning applications within a local authority setting.

Beneficial Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of development management systems and planning policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior officers, members, developers, and the public.

The client is offering £48 per hour under an Umbrella LTD, Inside IR35 arrangement (approx. £40 per hour PAYE) for this full‑time temporary position.

How to Apply

If this position interests you, email an up‑to‑date CV to the provided email address or call Amelia at Service Care Construction for further discussion.

Referral Bonus

If you know someone who might be suitable, forward this advert to them. Should they be successful, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of their initial probationary period.