Senior / Principal Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in North West England is seeking a Senior / Principal Planning Officer to lead major development projects. Responsibilities include managing complex schemes, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing detailed reports. The initial contract is for 6 months at a rate of £55/hr, with office attendance required 2 days per week. This role offers opportunities for extension based on project longevity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Local Authority setting.
• Proven track record delivering major schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on major development projects as a Senior / Principal Planning Officer.
• Manage complex schemes with team support.
• Represent the authority in planning committee meetings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Job description

Overview

Our client is a Local Authority in the North West.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on major development projects as a Senior / Principal Planning Officer.
• Manage more complex schemes and work with other members of the team for support.
• Deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders; comfortable with this aspect of the job.
• Represent the authority in planning committee meetings.
• Prepare detailed reports on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a Local Authority setting with a proven track record delivering major schemes.

Contract and Working Arrangements

• Initial contract of 6 months with scope to extend significantly given the longevity of the schemes.
• Working week is 37 hours; rate is £55/hr (umbrella).
• Office attendance required 2 days per week.