Planning Officer – Development Management

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Planning Officer on a three months contract with the possibility of an extension.

Description of the role:

Officers are required to work in a proactive way to enable the delivery of high quality development in the area which will provide new homes, jobs and boost the local economy.

Ideally suitable candidates should have a number of years experience of working within development management in a local authority environment. Previous experience of working within a local authority would be beneficial. Candidates should be able to manage a high caseload of simple and more complex planning applications.

In addition to processing applications, candidates will be required to deal with paid pre-application requests and appeals. Candidates should be confident at liaising with internal and external stakeholders to bring developments to a positive conclusion. Experience of working with M3 northgate is desirable but not essential.

Candidates should have a relevant degree level qualification and a diploma or post graduate qualification in town planning, membership of the RTPI is desirable but not essential.

Candidates should have good written and oral skills.

Please note that the applications for this role close on 14/04/2023.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Pocholo!