A client within the Public Sector based in Grearer London is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Development Management Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a planning environment.The Role Key purpose of the role is to act as the lead planning officer for a defined area of the Borough, ensuring a coordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Leading on major and complex planning applications, development proposals and planning performance agreements
• Managing and supporting a small team of planners, graduates and technical support officers to ensure applications are processed effectively within target times
• Negotiating complex Section 106 agreements and contributing to planning obligations that generate significant funding for the authority
• Preparing and presenting professional planning reports and advice to senior stakeholders, including councillors, committees and public inquiries
• Representing the Council at public meetings, site visits, hearings and appeals relating to planning mattersThe CandidateTo be considered for this role you will require:
• An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
• Extensive experience of development management including major or complex planning applications The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience negotiating planning obligations (S106 agreements)
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior planning staff
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development management processesThe client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £41 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £31 per hour PAYE).How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on  to discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.