Senior Town Planing Officer

Senior Planning Officer - Development Management Cambridgeshire £45-50 per hour guideInitial Contract to July 2027, with potential extension to November 2027 Job Ref - 69669My Local Authority Client in Cambridgeshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on a long-term contract. The successful candidate will have strong Development Management experience, including working on major and complex planning schemes, and will be confident managing applications through to decision. The role will involve leading on complex planning schemes, negotiating S106 agreements, preparing and presenting complex reports and dealing with planning appeals, including informal hearings and planning inquiries. The role offers hybrid working, with at least one day per week mandatory attendance in the office. Key requirements: Ideally at least 3 years'' Development Management experience, including major schemesStrong understanding of the Development Management process and planning policyExperience negotiating S106 or equivalent planning obligationsExperience leading complex planning applications through to decisionExperience of planning appeals, informal hearings or inquiriesStrong report writing and presentation skillsTown Planning degree or equivalentAbility to work effectively in a busy Development Management environment Proposed start date: 19 October 2026 The contract is initially running to July 2027, with potential extension ..... full job details .....