Planning and Senior Planning Officers

  • Harvey Nash Plc
  • Lochgilphead, Argyllshire
  • Oct 21, 2025
Contract Construction

Job Description

Harvey Nash are recruiting for a Planning Officer and a Senior Planning Officer, on a temporary basis for 3 months. These roles are based on the west coast of Scotland and can pay around £270 - £320 a day, depending on experience.

An example of your duties:

  • To process and determine Planning, Listed Building, Certificates of Lawfulness, Conservation Area, Tree Preservation Orders and Advert Applications.
  • To process all forms of pre-application enquiries and respond to customer and elected member queries relating to planning.
  • To assist in the monitoring and discharge of planning conditions
  • Providing advice and guidance to other internal departments, applicants, complainants and other members of the public on matters relating to planning control and procedures.

Additional duties for the senior post:

  • Processing planning appeals both by means of written submission and attending public inquiries/hearings,
  • To provide planning advice to colleagues and support the Major Applications Team Leader and Team Leaders in the execution of their duties.
  • To promote the best understanding of the requirements of Planning legislation and Development Management Service, by raising awareness, giving information and advice to colleagues, the public and businesses alike

Experience required:

  • Degree or similar in Town and Country Planning
  • Membership or eligibility of membership to the RTPI (student or licentiate Membership of RTPI may be considered)
  • Post Grad qualifications or vocational qualifications in related professional/technical areas
  • Experience of post qualification Planning experience
  • Experience of working in relevant Local Authority or public sector role
  • Experience of considering rural Planning matters.
  • Experienced in using Development Management related software and IT applications - Idox, Uniform, Comino
  • Experience of presenting recommendations to committee or public meetings

Please apply today for consideration, by submitting your CV.