Job Title:
Planning Officer (Development Management) Location:
Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days remote, 2 days onsite) Contract:
Temporary - 12 Weeks Start Date:
30 March 2026 Hours:
36 hours per week Rate: PAYE: £21.35 per hour Umbrella/Limited: £27.84 per hour (Client budget up to £40 per hour Umbrella depending on experience) Working Pattern:
Hybrid - typically
2 days onsite (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Planning Officer - Development Management (Temporary)
Ribble Recruitment is currently assisting a
local authority
with the recruitment of
2 Planning Officers
to support the
Development Management team
during a temporary peak in workload. This role will focus on managing a
caseload of householder and lower complexity planning applications, helping ensure efficient determination of applications while allowing senior planning officers to focus on larger and more complex developments. The position offers a
hybrid working model, with the majority of work completed remotely alongside regular attendance at the council offices in Surrey. Key Responsibilities
Manage a
caseload of planning applications
in line with national and local planning policies. Assess applications in accordance with the
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
and adopted planning policies. Prepare
planning reports and recommendations
for determination by planning managers or committees. Provide
planning advice to residents, developers, architects, and stakeholders
via telephone, email, and pre-application enquiries. Assist in
appeal preparation and representation, particularly written representations and informal hearings. Support senior officers on
major development applications where required. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of
planning legislation, policy changes, and best practice. Contribute to the
efficient operation of the Development Management service. Requirements
Experience working within
planning or development management
in a local authority or similar environment. Ability to
interpret planning policy and assess planning applications. Strong
communication and report writing skills. Ability to
manage workloads and meet statutory deadlines. Experience reviewing
plans, drawings, and development proposals. Good IT skills and experience using
planning or case management systems. Desirable
Planning-related
degree or qualification aligned with RTPI entry requirements. Experience handling
householder or minor planning applications. Commitment to working towards
RTPI membership. Full UK driving licence and ability to undertake
site visits when required. An
electric pool car is available
for officers who prefer not to use their own vehicle for site visits. Interview Process
Interview Date:
Friday 6 March 2026 (flexibility available) Format:
Microsoft Teams Duration:
Approximately 30 minutes Panel:
Development Manager and Planning Team Leader Ribble Recruitment
is assisting the hiring organisation with
candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process. For more information or to apply, please contact: Lewis Ashcroft Ribble Recruitment