Major Projects Planner - Town Planning

Description Our local government clients in East London require a Major Projects Planner to start immediately and join the high-performing Development Management team. A senior role for a planner who thrives on complexity and challenge. You will take the lead on a caseload of the most strategically significant planning applications, from the pre-application stage through to appeal. Your work will involve negotiating with developers to deliver high-quality, innovative schemes and secure vital community benefits for the residents. Your key responsibilities will include: Project Leadership: Taking lead responsibility for a full range of complex and strategically important Development Management projects, including major applications and appeals at Public Inquiries. Negotiation and Stakeholder Management: Working collaboratively with developers and stakeholders to resolve potential conflicts and negotiating to secure significant financial and other community benefits through S.106 legal agreements. Expert Advice and Communication: Acting as the senior expert spokesperson on Development Management issues, preparing and presenting high-level, complex reports, and representing committees and other public forums. Team Contribution: Mentoring more junior staff, contributing to the team''s performance management, and helping to develop a positive and customer-friendly planning service. Qualification Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. ..... full job details .....