Senior Planning Officer - Major Projects & Appeals

Civic Recruitment Limited; Town of Greenwich (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Planning Officer to join a local authority planning service on a six‑month contract. You will manage major and complex planning applications, provide professional advice, and ensure deadlines are met with sound judgment and clear reporting.

You will liaise with applicants, developers, councillors and internal teams, lead on appeals, and help improve planning processes while delivering a customer‑focused service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in local authority planning or equivalent.
• Experience managing a complex caseload including major applications.
• Ability to prepare planning reports and present clear recommendations.
• Experience handling pre-application to post-decision processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual caseload of planning applications including major developments.
• Prepare high‑quality planning assessments, reports and recommendations.
• Lead planning applications through all stages from pre‑application to determination.
• Provide professional planning advice to applicants, developers and stakeholders.
• Assess proposals against national policy, local plans and guidance.
• Coordinate consultations and engage with stakeholders to support decision‑making.
• Negotiate with applicants to achieve high‑quality outcomes and resolve issues.
• Lead on planning appeals and represent the Council when required.
• Support an efficient, customer‑focused planning service with clear advice.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Negotiation

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in town planning

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Planning Officer to join a local authority planning service on a six‑month contract. You will manage major and complex planning applications, provide professional advice, and ensure deadlines are met with sound judgment and clear reporting.

You will liaise with applicants, developers, councillors and internal teams, lead on appeals, and help improve planning processes while delivering a customer‑focused service.