Principal Planning Officer (Major/Infrastructure Projects)

Hays Specialist Recruitment ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Town Planning, Development Management, Infrastructure, Major Projects, Full-time Your new company You will be working for a devise, North 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 their Major Projects team. You will play a vital role managing and processing a caseload of large scale major and strategic applications, and will frequently engage with leading developers, architects and consultants to progress major development projects through the planning process from pre-app stage onwards. You will also have to opportunity to assist the Team Leader in managing the statutory Development Management functions, prepare reports and recommendations, prepare appeal statements, and give evidence to public hearings/ inquiries. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for this position, you will need practical experience as a Senior or Principal Planner in Development Management with proven track record processing large scale major applications. Applicants must have a degree in Town & Country Planning and excellent written and communication skills as well an aptitude for dealing with complex planning issues and applications. 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