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Excellent opportunity to secure a contract that will likely go on for a prolonged period. You will be working for a Local Authority in South East London that has a very active development programme.
As Deputy Team Manager on our clients’ Strategic Development Planning team you will lead an Area Team. You will assist the team manager in supervising a team of planning officers, ensuring that delegated decisions are of a high quality and are efficiently administered.
A key feature of your role will be leading on PPAs, serving as a designated key contact for specific complex projects. As required, you will attend relevant planning committees to present casework on behalf of the Council.
Aside from technical work, you will be involved in various management related duties that strive to ensure a programme of continuous improvement in development management, driving forward improvements in the quality and efficiency of working practices and the delivery of information.
We are looking for an established Local Authority DM Planner who has led major development schemes. Given the management responsibilities tied to the role we are also looking for someone who is confident in this capacity and had undertaken similar duties within another Local Authority. Good negotiation skills are absolutely essential since you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders.
The rate is £55/hr (umbrella).