Senior Planning Officer – Major Developments & Growth

Somerset Council; Taunton; In loco; GBP 52.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous annual leave plus bank hols

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Somerset Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer in Taunton/Somerset to lead on complex planning applications and major development schemes, shaping places and delivering lasting impact. You will set direction, mentor colleagues and work with councillors and communities to secure infrastructure, planning obligations and high professional standards.

The role demands senior experience in development management, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proactive approach to

Competenze

• Significant experience at a senior level in development management or planning.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and decision-making processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Mansioni

• Manage and determine major and complex planning applications from pre-application through to decision and delivery.
• Provide expert planning advice to councillors, colleagues, developers and local communities.
• Lead negotiations on complex development proposals, including securing infrastructure and planning obligations.
• Represent the Council at committees, appeals, public meetings and inquiries.
• Support, mentor and guide junior planning officers, promoting high professional standards.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Formazione

Degree in planning or related subject

RTPI membership or eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Somerset Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer in Taunton/Somerset to lead on complex planning applications and major development schemes, shaping places and delivering lasting impact. You will set direction, mentor colleagues and work with councillors and communities to secure infrastructure, planning obligations and high professional standards.

The role demands senior experience in development management, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proactive approach to