Senior Planning Officer Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office) Rate: £45 per hour (DOE) Contract: 6 Months (Initial) Start: Can wait up to 4 weeks We are working with a Local Authority in West Midlands seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to support their Development Management team on a 6-month contract. This is a great opportunity to work within a stable and well-supported planning service, with a flexible hybrid arrangement requiring just one day per week in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, including minor and small-scale major developments Assess applications against local and national planning policy and prepare clear recommendations Undertake site visits, consultations, and negotiations with applicants and stakeholders Prepare delegated reports and present applications to Planning Committee where required Provide pre-application advice to developers, members, and the public Support junior officers and contribute to team performance Please reach me on 0161 470 5506 or will.hussey@vividresourcing.com