https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-planning-officer-matchtech--0783cebf-6755-43f0-be83-6571924128a8 RSS feed for Senior Planning Officer at Matchtech. en-gb Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:43:31 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-planning-officer-matchtech--0783cebf-6755-43f0-be83-6571924128a8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-planning-officer-matchtech--0783cebf-6755-43f0-be83-6571924128a8 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:53:03 GMT Location: Stoke-on-trent | Salary: 45.00-45.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Our client is seeking a Senior Planning Officer for a contract opportunity within the highways sector. The role will focus on Development Management within a Local Planning Authority, supporting the assessment and delivery of complex planning applications.Key Responsibilities:Managing and determining a varied caseload of planning applicationsAssessing complex planning proposals, including major applicationsHandling heritage and conservation cases with appropriate consideration of relevant planning requirementsWorking through application backlogs efficiently and accuratelyPreparing clear planning reports, recommendations and delegated or committee decisionsEngaging with applicants, agents, consultees and other stakeholders throughout the planning processProviding professional Development Management advice in relation to highways and associated projectsJob Requirements:Recent experience as a Senior Planning Officer within a Local Planning AuthorityStrong Development Management experienceExperience handling complex planning applications, major applications and heritage or conservation casesUnderstanding of planning legislation, policy and application proceduresExperience managing plan... Contract