Our client requires a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team to assess a wide range of planning applications. On occasion you will need to carry out site visits and you will be expected to undertake consultation exercises and produce detailed written report documents that clearly lay out how planning decisions have been arrived at. On a daily basis you will be dealing with planning enquiries from agents, applicants and the general public and you will be required to give accurate pre-application advice to prospective developers.
To apply for this role you will need previous experience assessing planning applications, experience of working within a local authority would be beneficial. 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.
The rate will be in line with the individual's level of experience and the complexity of the caseload you are able to manage; we expect our client to offer between £25-£30/hr umbrella. Our client is a Local Authority based in Hampshire.