Town Planner - Majors Team

Osborne Richardson; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South East London seeks a professional to lead on development applications and available for a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidate has experience in local authority development management and a relevant planning degree. This role offers a pay rate of £45 per hour and runs until March 2026 with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within a local authority development management team is ideal; consultancy experience is also welcome.
• Strong grasp of UK planning legislation.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards gaining more technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on smaller major applications and pre-applications.
• Discharge of conditions and legal obligations for some of the Borough's largest schemes.
• Effectively handle enquiries from the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Local authority development management

UK planning legislation

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant town planning degree

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity to secure a contract within one of London's most vibrant Boroughs for development work. The department is large and employs a high volume of contractors who are given opportunities to handle their own caseload, lead on certain projects and work as part of multidisciplinary teams to broaden experience and develop management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead on smaller major applications and pre-applications.
• Discharge of conditions and legal obligations for some of the Borough's largest schemes.
• Effectively handle enquiries from the public, developers, potential developers, other authorities, Council Members and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recent experience within a local authority development management team is ideal; consultancy experience is also welcome.
• Strong grasp of UK planning legislation.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards gaining more technical experience.
• Relevant town planning degree is required.

Contract Details

• Location: South East London.
• Pay: £45/hr umbrella.
• IR35 status: inside IR35.
• Duration: initially running until the end of March 2026 with potential for extension.
• Working arrangement: hybrid — office-based twice a week.

How to Apply

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