Senior Principal Planning Officer
- Employer
- Osborne Richardson
- Location
- South East London
- Salary
- Up to £40 per hour
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2018
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- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Development Control, Planning
- Function
- Officer, Consultant, Planner
- Sector
- Local Authority, Other Public sector
Job Details
Our client is a Local Authority and they are looking for a Senior Principal Planning Officer to join their Majors Team for a role where you will assess all types of major planning applications including strategic ones. You'll lead on negotiations for a range of planning applications to ensure community benefits are secured and the Council's regeneration objectives are met. You will prepare and present Committee reports on major proposals of strategic importance and you'll prepare statements, proofs of evidence for public enquiries and act as professional witness.
This is a great opportunity for a Planner who is looking to take a step into a role with management responsibility as you will assist in the management and direction of the group including the co-ordination of the work of the group, and the setting of priorities. This role could also provide you with the opportunity to be involved in the recruitment and training of staff.
To apply for this role you will need to be a degree qualified Town Planner with a strong development management background. You will need to be comfortable managing your own caseload and able to work well under pressure when required. You will need to be well organised and confident dealing with external third parties and able to produce well written communications. Your strong knowledge of UK planning legislation will enable you to provide pre-application advice and you will be confident when advising developers on planning proposals; good negotiation skills are essential.
This role is based in South East London and our client is looking to pay around £40/hr, the role is inside IR35. Initially this role will be offered as a 6 month contract.
Please get in touch for further information.
Company
Here at Osborne Richardson our business is people - Our simple philosophy recognises the need to fully understand the objectives and needs of both our Candidates and Clients to provide the highest level of service and the most effective tailored solutions.
We act on behalf of a diverse range of clients, including Private Sector Consultancies, Developers, Design Consultancies and Central and Local Government bodies
Our consultants have a thorough knowledge of their specialist sectors and extensive experience of recruiting for Permanent, Interim and Contract positions throughout the UK.
We are committed to providing both Clients and Candidates an informed, personal and high-quality level of service, dedicated to achieving their recruitment and personal career objectives.
For further information on how we can help please contact one of our consultants on 0207 5801500 or alternatively email;
Private Sector roles - CJ Obi - cj@osbornerichardson.com
Public Sector roles – Thomas Atkinson - thomas@osbornerichardson.com
- Website
- http://www.osbornerichardson.com/
- Telephone
- 0207 580 1500
- Location
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4th Floor
Circus House
26 Little Portland Street
London
W1W 8BX
United Kingdom
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