Senior Planning Officer

Senior Planning Officer - Development Management

Carrington West is assisting a local authority client based in the West Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join the Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 3 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre applications, and associated appeals.
• Lead on newer planning application submissions across a mix of minor application types, including extensions, lawful developments and changes of use.
• Manage own case load of work with little to no supervision.

Qualifications

• At least a few years of experience in planning or related disciplines.
• Experience working with members and the public is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with the APAS software used in the planning department.
• Post graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Pay Rate: £45 per hour (Negotiable depending on experience)

Job Ref: 66703

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