Senior Planning Officer

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in their search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 3-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications. The successful candidate will be working largely remotely with office presence as required for important meetings, milestones Pay Rate - £40-42per hour (DOE) Job Ref - 65597 Evaluate various planning and related applications, including site visits (typically unaccompanied), consultations, negotiations, and the preparation of written reports with recommendations within agreed timeframes, with responsibility for major development proposals. Handle planning appeals and represent the Council at Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries. Respond to planning enquiries from agents, applicants, and the general public. Provide pre-application planning advice to prospective developers. Offer guidance to local societies, associations, and community groups on planning matters, including attending meetings when required. Manage correspondence arising from development control activities. Negotiate agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act where necessary to secure broader benefits from development proposals. Respond to planning-related correspondence from MPs and Councillors. Serve as Duty Planning Officer on a rota basis. ..... full job details .....