Senior Major Projects Officer

Job Overview

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in the search for a Senior Major Projects Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6 month contract (with the potential to extend).

Profile

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional to manage a challenging caseload of major planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Consider and scrutinise major planning applications.
• Conduct technical assessments and prepare recommendations.
• Coordinate with the team and external professionals.
• Engage in communication and negotiation as required.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self starter with a can do attitude.
• Postgraduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline is beneficial.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Approx £50 per hour.

Contact

To discuss this role confidentially, call Cameron de Wit on . Email or .

Job Ref: 63282