Senior Planning Officer: Major Developments (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Flexible/Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

33 days annual leave

Résumé du poste

Somerset Council in Taunton, Yeovil, and Bridgewater is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead on complex planning applications and major development schemes, shaping places and delivering long‑term impact across Somerset.

You will provide expert planning guidance, negotiate on major proposals, and work with councillors, communities and developers to ensure sustainable growth. The role requires RTPI‑registered planning expertise and strong leadership in a dynamic county.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working 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.
• Strong team leadership and management experience, with the ability to monitor performance, support staff development, manage workloads effectively and foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Senior planning experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Formation

Degree in planning (RTPI)

Description du poste

Somerset Council in Taunton, Yeovil, and Bridgewater is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead on complex planning applications and major development schemes, shaping places and delivering long‑term impact across Somerset.

You will provide expert planning guidance, negotiate on major proposals, and work with councillors, communities and developers to ensure sustainable growth. The role requires RTPI‑registered planning expertise and strong leadership in a dynamic county.