Temporary Strategic Planning Lead – Major Developments

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team on a temporary maternity cover basis. The role is hybrid, with office attendance required for the weekly team meeting and flexibility to work remotely on other days.

You will manage major and complex planning applications, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and negotiate planning obligations to secure infrastructure and community benefits.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or RTPI-accredited equivalent.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Extensive experience in Development Management, preferably in a Local Authority.
• Proven track record in managing major and complex planning applications, including large-scale residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of major, complex and strategic planning applications.
• Assess and determine planning applications with detailed reports and recommendations.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate deliverables.
• Negotiate amendments, conditions and Section 106 agreements to secure infrastructure and community benefits.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committee, inquiries and appeals where required.
• Prepare appeal statements and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to planning policy and guidance.
• Support planning officers and ensure delivery of Development Management services.

Skills

Town Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Postgraduate Town Planning

MRTPI (Chartered MRTPI)

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team on a temporary maternity cover basis. The role is hybrid, with office attendance required for the weekly team meeting and flexibility to work remotely on other days.

You will manage major and complex planning applications, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and negotiate planning obligations to secure infrastructure and community benefits.