Principal Planning Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Telford and Wrekin to assist with the appointment of a Principal Planning Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £44.00 - £57.00 per hour

Summary:

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to lead and manage major planning applications and strategic development projects. The role involves working closely with developers, stakeholders and elected members to deliver high-quality developments, negotiate planning agreements and ensure compliance with planning policies and legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and determine complex planning applications, particularly major and strategic developments.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee planning projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with developers, landowners, stakeholders and elected members.
• Negotiate Section 106 agreements and secure infrastructure contributions.
• Prepare and present reports to Planning Committees and represent the Council at public inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Planning or a related subject, recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Essential Requirements:

• Significant experience in a planning environment, managing complex and major planning applications.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and strategic development projects.
• Proven experience managing developments involving 1,000+ units.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policies, Development Management and Section 106 agreements.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Flexibility to attend meetings outside normal working hours when required.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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