Our client, a Local Authority based in the North West of England and they require both a Principal and a Senior DM Planning Officer to join them for two 12 month contracts. They are embarking on an ambitious, entrepreneurial and impactful programme to drive regeneration, create jobs and ensure sustainable, long-term growth in our economy. Major projects are being established to kick-start regeneration at key sites throughout the borough.
For the Senior Planner they will need someone who is experienced with managing a caseload of planning applications ranging from medium to major applications and who ideally has some experience of working in a local authority. The principal planner will manage a caseload of major and complex planning applications and dealing with contentious development control issues, including undertaking negotiations with applicants/prospective developers and representatives of other Council departments.
You will need a relevant town planning degree and a good working knowledge of UK planning legislation. Good communication skills and confidence are essential and you must be comfortable dealing with the general public. Our client has a wide range of work underway and will accept applications from those with varying levels of experience.
The hourly rate offered will depend on your experience and a full job spec is available for each role. Please get in contact for more information.