Senior Town Planner – Hybrid, Major Schemes

RG Setsquare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting for a Senior Planning Officer on behalf of a South London local authority. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals and development management work, ranging from minor residential schemes to major developments.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to a busy Development Management team, and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable growth across the borough.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a UK local authority Development Management team.
• Strong understanding of current planning legislation, policy and procedures.
• Experience assessing a range of planning applications, ideally including complex or major schemes.
• Excellent report-writing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications from validation through to determination.
• Preparing detailed officer reports and recommendations.
• Conducting site visits and negotiating with applicants, agents and stakeholders.
• Providing professional planning advice to members, applicants and members of the public.
• Representing the authority at committees, hearings and appeals where required.
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable growth and regeneration objectives across the borough.

Skills

Local authority experience

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

MRTPI (Member of RTPI)

Job description

RG Setsquare is recruiting for a Senior Planning Officer on behalf of a South London local authority. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals and development management work, ranging from minor residential schemes to major developments.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to a busy Development Management team, and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable growth across the borough.