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Senior Planning Officer

Employer
Penguin Recruitment
Location
West Midlands
Salary
£25 - £35 per hour
Closing date
26 Sep 2020

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Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Planning
Function
Planner
Sector
Other Private sector
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Job Details





Are you a Senior Planning Officer looking for an immediate start?

Are you looking to work remotely, but flexible to come into the office every so often?

Are you seeking a rate of around £30 per hour to work through mainly minor applications?

If so, read on! Penguin Recruitment is working with a Local Authority in the North East to recruit a Senior Planning Officer to the team, on a 3-month contact, required immediately.

What will you be doing in the role:
  • Contributing to the delivery and improvement of business management systems, procedures and processes.
  • Providing support and guidance to peers and more junior staff to distribute knowledge and ensure contemporary planning issues and legislation are cascaded and understood.
  • Supporting the growth of the team by making a positive contribution to business development, securing repeat work and applying a commercial lens to all work undertaken and behaviours.
  • Processing mainly minor and small major planning applications in a timely manner, producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes.
  • Preparing and presenting evidence on appeals for core and external clients.
  • Contributing to service improvements to achieve cost efficiency and effectiveness.


The successful candidate will:
  • Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation.
  • Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery.
  • As a Senior Planning Consultant, you will be part of an ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based development management services
  • Preferably be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
  • Have around 3 years or more relevant experience.
  • Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business.
  • Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector.


If you are interested and have a degree or recognised post graduate qualification in planning or related discipline then please contact Jack Green on 01792 341104 or email jack.green@penguinrecruitment.co.uk where you will be met with a friendly and professional service to help you proceed your application.



Company

Penguin Recruitment has over 10 years experience in the Town Planning Sector. Our dedicated team of Planning Consultants are actively working with Consultancies, House Builders, Strategic Land Promoters and Local Authorities across the UK.

Whether you are a Graduate looking for that first career step, an Associate Director looking for that strategic move, or an employer in the Town Planning Sector looking for a Recruitment Partner, Penguin’s considerable experience can help you achieve your goal.

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Company info
Telephone
0121 442 0646
Location
166B Alcester Road
166B Alcester Road
Moseley
 Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 8HS
United Kingdom
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