Our client is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a contract opportunity within the highways sector. The role will focus on Development Management within a Local Planning Authority, supporting the assessment and delivery of complex planning applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing and determining a varied caseload of planning applications
Assessing complex planning proposals, including major applications
Handling heritage and conservation cases with appropriate consideration of relevant planning requirements
Working through application backlogs efficiently and accurately
Preparing clear planning reports, recommendations and delegated or committee decisions
Engaging with applicants, agents, consultees and other stakeholders throughout the planning process
Providing professional Development Management advice in relation to highways and associated projects
Job Requirements:
Recent experience as a Senior Planning Officer within a Local Planning Authority
Strong Development Management experience
Experience handling complex planning applications, major applications and heritage or conservation cases
Understanding of planning legislation, policy and application procedures
Experience managing planning application backlogs and competing priorities
Strong report writing, analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work independently and deliver accurate outcomes within agreed timescales
If you are an experienced Senior Planning Officer with a strong Development Management background and knowledge of complex applications, apply now for this contract opportunity within the highways sector
