Senior Planning Officer
Local Authority in the South West (Hybrid Working)
Temporary Contract
ASAP Start
Pay rate: £65 Per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) / £53 PAYE
We’re working with a well-regarded Local Authority in the South West that is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to lead on the determination and delivery of one of the council’s key strategic allocation sites under a Planning Performance Agreement. This will involve working closely with an existing planning officer to drive progress on a high-profile application from inception to decision.
The role:
* Lead officer for a major strategic site, overseeing the PPA process
* Liaise closely with applicants, consultants, and internal teams to manage timescales and negotiate high-quality outcomes
* Provide expert advice on planning policy and legislation
* Draft reports and present to planning committee where required
* Work collaboratively with the Development Management team to support wider service delivery
* Attend site inspections, meetings, and provide support in appeals and hearings if necessary
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Senior Planning Officer or Principal Planner in a Local Authority setting
* Strong track record of handling complex, major applications from pre-app through to decision
* Excellent understanding of planning law and policy
* Comfortable working independently and making sound planning judgments
* RTPI accredited or working towards chartership preferred
* Must be a car user with a full driving licence
If this opportunity sounds of interest or if you're looking for your next role in planning – even if this one isn’t quite right – feel free to reach out to discuss other live vacancies we may have.
Contact James Glover on 01772 208967
or email james.glover@servicecare.org.uk.