Head of Planning and Building Control

  • The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
  • Oct 18, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Overview

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Midlands in the search for an experienced Head of Planning to join the department on an initial 6 month contract.

Responsibilities
  • Lead on service transformation projects to reduce service demands and align with Government Planning reforms.
  • Provide leadership and day-to-day management for teams involved in Planning Development Management, Planning Policy, and Enforcement.
  • Provide strategic leadership support.
  • Review department resources.
  • Provide strong communication both internally and externally, supporting members, neighbouring authorities and effective collaboration.
Qualifications

Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), or equivalent experience, and a strong public sector background in Planning services.

Post graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and eligibility for membership of RTPI.

Benefits

Pay Rate - £competitive (Negotiable depending on experience)

Application

Job Ref - 61591

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