Planning Officer (Development Control)

Location: Nuneaton Town Hall, Nuneaton
Rate: £24.05 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Officer to join a busy Development Control team on a 3-month rolling contract.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Preparing reports and recommendations under delegated powers and for Planning Committee.
• Negotiating with applicants, consultees and stakeholders.
• Assisting with planning appeals and enforcement matters.
• Monitoring developments and discharging planning conditions.
• Negotiating Section 106 Agreements.
• Providing professional planning advice to customers and stakeholders.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in Development Control within Local Government or the public sector.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, policy and development management processes.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Eligibility for Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or ability to achieve this within 12 months).
• A current driving licence and access to suitable transport, or alternative means of travel.

Apply now to be considered for this excellent Local Government planning opportunity.