Senior/Principal Planning Officer

i-Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government consulting firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Planning Officer to manage development management teams and ensure the quality of planning applications. Responsibilities include advising developers, handling appeals, and supervising staff. Candidates must have experience in development management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £34.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience representing the Council at hearings or inquiries.
• Experience with information technology systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Government guidance.
• Full driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage an area team within Development Management.
• Evaluate and report on planning applications, enforcement matters, and planning appeals.
• Advise applicants, developers, and architects on proposed developments.
• Examine applications to ensure validity and proper publicity.
• Process applications, including major proposals, and make recommendations.
• Handle appeals and present the Council's case at hearings and inquiries.
• Investigate allegations of unauthorized activities.
• Attend Sub-Committee meetings to report and advise on applications.
• Supervise Planning Officers, manage performance, and monitor workloads.
• Deliver excellent customer care.

Skills

Experience in Development Management and major applications

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to manage and motivate a professional team

Good organizational skills

Understanding of Local Government procedures

Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Education

Degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent

Job description

Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Location: High Street, Esher, KT10 9SD

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £34.34 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR18537

Job Responsibilities

• Manage an area team within Development Management.
• Evaluate and report on planning applications, enforcement matters, and planning appeals.
• Advise applicants, developers, and architects on proposed developments.
• Examine applications to ensure validity and proper publicity.
• Process applications, including major proposals, and make recommendations.
• Handle appeals and present the Council's case at hearings and inquiries.
• Investigate allegations of unauthorized activities.
• Attend Sub-Committee meetings to report and advise on applications.
• Supervise Planning Officers, manage performance, and monitor workloads.
• Deliver excellent customer care.
• Sign delegated planning decisions for specific applications.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Experience in Development Management and major applications.
• Experience representing the Council at hearings or inquiries.
• Good organizational skills.
• Understanding of Local Government procedures.
• Experience with information technology systems.
• Ability to manage and motivate a professional team.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Government guidance.
• Commitment to excellent customer care.
• Full driving license and own vehicle.
• Attendance at evening Committee meetings as needed.
• Ability to handle work pressure.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Previous experience of staff supervision.

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