Senior Policy Planner

Brackenberry; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support consultancy in Brentwood is seeking a Senior Policy Planner for a 6-month contract. The role provides expert support on key planning projects and offers a pay range of £36.70 to £46.45 per hour. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of planning policy and experience with public examinations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of planning policy and infrastructure planning.
• Experience in representing local authorities at public examinations.
• Familiarity with CIL and S106 processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's involvement in the DCO Examination in Public.
• Prepare formal written submissions for appointed inspectors.
• Review key documents linked to the Section 106.

Skills

Planning policy understanding

DCO process experience

Public examination representation

CIL and S106 familiarity

Gypsy and Traveller policy knowledge

Job description

We are working closely alongside with local authority in Brentwoodto assist with the appointment of a Senior Policy Planneron a6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £36.70 - £46.45 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Policy Planner (also referred to as Strategic Planning Consultant) provides specialist support across a range of complex and high-priority strategic planning projects for Brentwood Borough Council. The role is critical in leading the Council's response to major infrastructure projects and significant policy matters. It requires a high level of autonomy and technical expertise to coordinate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring the timely delivery of key planning outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Council's involvement in the DCO Examination in Public
• Prepare formal written submissions for appointed inspectors
• Review and provide feedback on key documents, including those linked to the Section 106.
• Support the coordination of governance arrangements for the allocation and spending of developer contributions.
• Assist in the development and adoption of an Infrastructure Investment Plan
• Provide input into ongoing planning applications involving Gypsy and Traveller communities.

Essentials:

• Strong understanding of planning policy and infrastructure planning, particularly in relation to DCO processes
• Experience in representing local authorities at public examinations or hearings
• Familiarity with CIL and S106 processes, including governance and investment planning
• Knowledge of Gypsy and Traveller planning policy and associated legal frameworks

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:

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.