Town Planner

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join their Planning team on an interim basis. The role involves assessing major planning applications and contributing to significant development projects within the borough. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of planning legislation and proven experience as a Town Planner. The position offers competitive pay of £42.14 per hour through an Umbrella arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Town Planner or Principal Planner within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience in handling major applications and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage major planning applications.
• Provide professional input on major enforcement cases.
• Support development management and spatial planning.
• Contribute to planning policy development.
• Lead or support appeals and planning strategies.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Overview

Town Planner – South London – £42.14 per hour (Umbrella)

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Town Planner (Principal Planner level) to join their Planning team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the borough’s growth and development, working on a variety of complex and high-profile planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing major planning applications.
• Providing professional input on major enforcement cases.
• Supporting all aspects of development management and spatial planning.
• Contributing to planning policy development, including the Local Development Framework and supplementary planning guidance.
• Leading or supporting appeals, enforcement, area-based planning strategies, and planning briefs.
• Engaging with the public and stakeholders to encourage participation in planning processes, including co-design and regeneration initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Town Planner or Principal Planner within a local authority.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience in handling major applications and enforcement matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• MRTPI qualification (or working towards) desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to contribute to significant development projects and make a real difference within a dynamic London borough.