Principal Planning Officer

I am working with an authority in Essex who are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to start on an initial 4 month+ contract. They would be looking for the candidate to start as soon as possible. The role would be working on a caseload of complex and major applications, and it would be mostly remote-working apart from site visits.

Duties will include: 

• Overseeing a caseload of major applications.
• Provision of paid pre-application advice to developers, architects and external consultants.
• Co-ordinate and independently carry out site visits and prepare detailed reports.
• Negotiate finalise and discharge conditions.
• Change of use applications.
• Advise Planning Enforcement teams about retrospective planning approval and variation to conditions.
• Mentor junior members of staff.

Candidate’s Required Experience:

• Several years’ of experience within Local Authorities.
• MRTPI would be beneficial.
• Previous experience of a large scale residential and commercial applications.
• Private Sector experience is considered.
• Ability to drive and access to own car.

Working Arrangements:

• Rate would be around £50 per hour.
• Inside IR35
• ASAP start
• Remote-working available, with some site visits required if restrictions allow

If you are interested please can send a CV to conner.conley@vividresourcing.com 01614137290