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Our client is a Local Authority in Essex and they are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management Team for a contract role which will initially be offered for 6 months.
You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications and be required to assess all types of strategic and major scale planning applications and appeals, including where Planning Performance Agreements are utilised. You'll lead on negotiations for a range of planning applications to ensure community benefits are secured and the Council's regeneration objectives are met. You will prepare and present Committee reports on major proposals of strategic importance and you'll prepare statements, proofs of evidence for public enquiries and act as professional witness.
To apply for this role you will need to be a degree qualified Town Planner with a strong development management background. You will need to be comfortable managing your own caseload and able to work well under pressure when required. Relevant experience in a range of strategic and major scale development management work with a planning authority, including appeals, reporting to Committee and other formal and informal meetings is required and must be clearly demonstrated on CVs. You will also need experience of negotiating Section 106 agreements.
Our client is looking to pay £55/hr Umbrella, the role is inside IR35. Our client offers hybrid working, with 1 days a week in the office.
You will need a current driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.
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