Principal Planning Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £38 per hour

Overview

Town Planning, Development Management, 3 month rolling contract Your new company You will be working for a devise, North-East London Borough - who handle a range of exciting projects, from infrastructure to regeneration schemes. With a developing culture and leisure offer, high quality homes, extensive town centre regeneration programmes and award-winning parks and open spaces, employees are rewarded with a fantastic working environment. Your new role This Council are looking for a Principal Planning Officer, to join the Development Management team. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including: Processing complex planning applications and lead on pre-applications queries of all types with focus on major applications, Supporting Deputy Planning Managers and Planning Managers in the team on all planning aspects, Representing the Council and Re at public meetings, including but not limited to committee, hearings, inquiries and Court. Furthermore, the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to adopt managerial duties, such as supporting and training junior officers. What you'll need to succeed Degree qualified Town Planner or equivalent experience; Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will also need experience assessing and processing all types of planning applications including complex major applications - along with experience presenting planning applications to Committees, public meetings and other forums where full discussion and consideration of a development proposal. What you'll get in return In-return, you will have the ability to work in a continuously active and engaging council, offering a supportive working environment. You will be provided with a competitive hourly rate - and have a brilliant opportunity to progress your responsibilities within the council. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk