Harvey Nash are recruiting for a Planning Officer and a Senior Planning Officer, on a temporary basis for 3 months. These roles are based on the west coast of Scotland and can pay around £270 - £320 a day, depending on experience.
An example of your duties:
* To process and determine Planning, Listed Building, Certificates of Lawfulness, Conservation Area, Tree Preservation Orders and Advert Applications.
* To process all forms of pre-application enquiries and respond to customer and elected member queries relating to planning.
* To assist in the monitoring and discharge of planning conditions
* Providing advice and guidance to other internal departments, applicants, complainants and other members of the public on matters relating to planning control and procedures.
Additional duties for the senior post:
* Processing planning appeals both by means of written submission and attending public inquiries/hearings,
* To provide planning advice to colleagues and support the Major Applications Team Leader and Team Leaders in the execution of their duties.
* To promote the best understanding of the requirements of Planning legislation and Development Management Service, by raising awareness, giving information and advice to colleagues, the public and businesses alike
Experience required:
* Degree or similar in Town and Country Planning
* Membership or eligibility of membership to the RTPI (student or licentiate Membership of RTPI may be considered)
* Post Grad qualifications or vocational qualifications in related professional/technical areas
* Experience of post qualification Planning experience
* Experience of working in relevant Local Authority or public sector role
* Experience of considering rural Planning matters.
* Experienced in using Development Management related software and IT applications - Idox, Uniform, Comino
* Experience of presenting recommendations to committee or public meetings
Please apply today for consideration, by submitting your CV.