At a Glance
- Tasks: Process planning applications and appeals, including householder and minor applications.
- Company: Join a local authority in the Midlands with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £45/hour, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible roles available; reach out for unadvertised opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community development while advancing your career in planning.
- Qualifications: Post-graduate degree in planning or related field; RTPI membership eligibility preferred.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract.
My client is looking for a case worker to process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications, and associated appeals. This will be a mix of minor application types, including extensions, lawful developments and changes of use.
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering a hybrid working arrangement.
Carrington West Pay Rate - £45 per hour (Negotiable depending on experience).
Please call Cameron de Wit for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat.
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Senior Development Management Planning Officer employer: Carrington West
Carrington West is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on improving residential environments in Harlow, team members benefit from competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and supports professional advancement, making it an attractive place for experienced project managers looking to make a difference.
