Senior Planning Officer

Overview

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month contract (extensions expected).

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and energetic planning professional who can demonstrate the qualities and potential to successfully deal with an interesting and varied caseload of planning applications, primarily consisting of Minor and small scale Major applications (approx. 50 dwellings).

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine planning applications within the Development Management team, with a caseload focused on Minor and small-scale Major applications (approximately 50 dwellings).
• Apply relevant planning legislation and policy, perform public consultations, and communicate decisions to applicants and agents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals to progress applications from validation to decision.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or equivalent at private practice.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policies, plus excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Desirable: Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or related discipline; eligibility for RTPI membership.

Working Arrangements

Flexible/hybrid working available; weekly presence in the office is required.

Remuneration

Pay rate: £45-50 per hour. Job Ref: 67693.

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