Planner

Overview

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 23/01/2026

Job Details

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Lambeth

Province Lambeth

Postal Code SE1

Job Description

3 months contract with local authority

This role is pivotal in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused planning service by efficiently managing pre-applications, planning applications, and appeals. The position significantly contributes to achieving high performance and cost-effective service delivery within the planning department.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of planning applications, including shopfronts, householders, crossovers, adverts, and lawful development applications.
• Address development control issues and negotiate with applicants, prospective developers, and other Council representatives.
• Prepare reports for committees and other necessary documentation.
• Draft statements of evidence for written representation planning appeals.
• Conduct public participation exercises on planning applications and development projects, analyzing the results.
• Provide advice to applicants and the public on planning applications and development proposals under supervision.
• Offer guidance on all aspects of the planning process via phone, writing, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Attend public meetings and site visits, representing the Council appropriately.
• Stay informed on relevant laws, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage workload to meet deadlines and targets.
• Work flexibly and participate in multi-disciplinary and cross-organizational groups and task teams.
• Ensure compliance with Council statutes and government legislation, including environmental and safety policies.
• Promote good race, ethnic, and community relations.
• Handle larger, more complex changes of use, conversions, and modest new build schemes, including negotiating S106 agreements.
• Prepare and present evidence for appeals, including informal hearings.

Additional Duties for PO1 Grade

• Prepare and present statements and evidence for appeals, including public inquiries and informal hearings for 'minor' applications and in court.

Additional Information

• Be prepared to work outside normal hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Decision-making authority is guided by Council policy and procedures.
• May lead staff and consultants on specific projects, as appropriate to the grade level