Housing, Planning & Surveying Senior Development Planning Officer Solihull, West Midlands Up to[...]

# Senior Development Planning OfficerPosted 23rd July 2026REFERENCE32024\_1784818952### Share this job### Relevant JobsHousing, Planning & SurveyingSenior Development Planning OfficerLocationSolihull, West MidlandsJob TypeContractSenior / Planning Development Officer Rate: £19.81 per hour PAYE Location: Remote with 1 day in the Solihull office per week if required Contract: 4 - 6 Months Working hours: 37 pe...Up to £20.81/ hourView jobHousing, Planning & SurveyingLicense OfficerLocationIpswich, SuffolkJob TypeTemporaryWe are working in partnership with a Local Authority client to recruit a highly organised and detail-focused Administrator to support their busy Housing / Garages Team on an initia...Up to £20/ hourView jobHousing, Planning & SurveyingEstates SurveyorLocationKidderminster, WorcestershireJob TypeContractEstates Surveyor £267.82 PAYE / £375 Umbrella per day 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Hybrid Working | Kidderminster We are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a...Up to £375/ dayView jobLocationSolihull, West MidlandsSalaryUp to£35.00/hrJob TypeContractJob DisciplineHousing, Planning & Surveying**Senior / Planning Development Officer** **Rate:** £19.81 per hour PAYE **Location:** Remote with 1 day in the Solihull office per week if required **Contract:** 4 - 6 Months **Working hours:** 37 per week**Overview**: Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Solihull Borough Council for a Planning Officer with experience of monitoring and managing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements and process.**Job Purpose**: The Planning Officer will support the delivery of Solihull Borough Council's preparation, production and review of documents associated with the planning policy/housing strategy formulation for the Borough, including the tasks associated with producing such documents. **Responsibilities:*** To lead and/or support policy development on one or more specialist areas of planning policy/housing strategy. Such areas may include planning for new homes; affordable housing and delivery; employment; retail; sustainability appraisals; gypsy & traveller accommodation; and infrastructure delivery (including S106/CIL).* To develop and/or maintaining one or more of the Council's monitoring systems in relation to planning & development.* To lead on commissioning evidence base studies (or similar) to be undertaken by external consultants; including scoping, procuring and overseeing the appointed consultants.* To take a lead on advising and liaising with nominated parish councils and/or neighbourhood forums to support their neighbourhood planning preparations.* To prepare and present reports to Council/Cabinet meetings, boards or committees as required.* Presenting evidence in respect of planning appeals, including acting as expert witness at public inquiries and examinations in public.* To provide support & guidance to other officers working on aspects of planning and housing delivery**Essential Knowledge required:*** Advanced understanding and application of relevant planning policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the role and commensurate to the operating level.* Advanced knowledge and understanding of the role and purpose of the Local Authority, the responsibilities of the Service area, and the political operating arena.* Experience of presenting effectively in meetings e.g. with stakeholders.* Experience of working flexibly, prioritising tasks in order to meet deadlines**Essential Skills:*** Ability to take ownership, and show accountability and responsibility for your behaviours/actions; working well as part of a team.* Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.* Ability to show resilience and able to manage contentious situations and deal with matters of dispute.* You have professional personal presentation to reflect the customer facing nature of the business.* Demonstrable commitment to Continual Professional Development and personal development, with a willingness to identify your development needs.* Ability to demonstrate clear awareness of our Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr