Principal Planning Officer

Principal Planning Officer

Location: Millmead, GU2 4BB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 31.44 per day 
Job Ref: (phone number removed)      
 
Responsibilities

• Serve as the case officer for a variety of major, high-profile, and complex applications in the Development Management team.
• Draft reports and recommendations for submission to the Planning Committee or for delegated decision and S106 negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with councillors, the portfolio holder for Place Services, stakeholders, and interested groups proactively.
• Deliver housing projects within agreed deadlines, ensuring excellent performance and accuracy.
• Provide first-rate customer service and work independently with high energy and commitment.
• Answer email and telephone inquiries regarding applications.
• Arrange and attend meetings with the developer team and consultees.
• Prepare officer reports including conditions and heads of terms for S106 agreements.
• Present applications to the planning committee and respond to questions from members.
• Act as a point of contact for legal, admin officers, consultees, developers, and other specialists.
• Adhere to data protection and GDPR standards.
• Manage application paperwork, plans, and reports, ensuring electronic records are updated and well-organized.
• Ensure deadlines are met and decisions are issued within agreed timeframes.
• Perform additional duties or functions as requested by management.

Person Specification

• MRTPI qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience working on large-scale residential applications, preferably in development management.
• Strong team working skills and ability to build relationships.
• Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High-level communication and presentation skills with clear, concise reporting and correspondence, especially on complex or controversial issues.
• Ability to communicate with people from diverse social, economic, and professional backgrounds.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Appreciation of urban design and development economics.
• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to attend evening and out-of-hours meetings and events when required.
• Proficient in using Office 365, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good working knowledge and some experience of using document management systems and databases.

 
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