Planning and Building Technician

Lancaster City Council; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lancaster City Council is seeking a proactive planning support officer to help process planning, building control and tree applications. You will advise on regulatory requirements, manage digital records, and liaise with residents and partners to ensure timely decisions.

Join a community-focused Development Management Team; the role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and opportunities to contribute to sustainable development and public safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and building control legislation.
• Experience with electronic document management systems.
• Commitment to data protection and compliant record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Validate and register planning applications by applying complex national regulations.
• Provide technical advice and manage electronic document systems.
• Communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders.
• Support enforcement and appeals processes and administer Tree Protection Orders.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection.

Skills

IT skills

GIS

Planning legislation

Job description

Join us in playing a vital role within Lancaster’s Development Management Team, where your work ensures the smooth and timely processing of planning, building control, and tree applications. Your expertise will help maintain community safety, support sustainable development, and uphold the welfare of children and residents across the city.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will validate and register planning applications by applying complex national regulations. Your role includes providing technical advice, managing electronic document systems, and communicating clearly with customers and stakeholders. You’ll also support enforcement and appeals processes, administer Tree Protection Orders, and assist colleagues, all while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with data protection.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and GIS, and a good understanding of planning and building control legislation. You’re organised, adaptable, and communicate confidently both verbally and in writing. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and are committed to delivering excellent service to our community.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to contribute to Lancaster’s future and be part of a supportive, community-focused team, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.

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