Major Projects Planning Officer (Planning)

Position: Major Projects Planning Officer (Planning) Location: Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 5+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £52.50 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage, assess, and determine strategic, major, and complex planning applications. Lead Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) cases from pre-application through to determination. Negotiate planning outcomes in line with planning policy, statutory requirements, and corporate priorities. Secure and negotiate Section 106 agreements with legal, technical, and specialist consultees. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for Planning Committee. Present planning applications at committee meetings and respond to Member, stakeholder, and public queries. Provide strategic pre-application planning advice to applicants and developers. Liaise with elected Members, developers, agents, internal departments, and external stakeholders. Attend Member briefings, site visits, and stakeholder meetings where required. Manage planning risks, resolve complex issues, and ensure timely delivery of planning decisions. Support the wider planning team by providing professional advice and mentoring where appropriate. Person Specification Extensive experience managing major and complex planning applications. Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and development management. Experience negotiating ..... full job details .....