Principle Planner

Job Title: Principal Planner
Location: South East London
Hours: 35 hours p/w
Length of Contract: 3 months
Pay Rate: £31-35 p/h (DOE)

Main purpose

• To be the lead Planning Officer for a defined area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration within that area.
• To assist the Area Delivery Leads or Major Applications Coordinator in the management of the team and undertaking work of a strategic nature.
• To lead and manage complex agreements including commissioning and clienting professional services and managing the risk to the council.
• To provide guidance to key strategic decision-makers and making a full contribution to the achievement of relevant performance targets and corporate outcomes.

Person Specification

Essential Experience/Knowledge:

• RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting planning, growth, urban regeneration and local government in London.

Desirable Experience:

• Extensive experience of Town Planning work, including significant experience of development control work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and complex applications.
• Providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications.
• Negotiating planning obligations, or similar, in respect of complex development proposals.
• Dealing with all types of planning appeals, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
• Worked at a high level of advocacy and sensitivity in dealing with contentious information, combined with a particular awareness of political sensitivities.
• Providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.
• Project and programme development and managing of client relationships