Principal Planner in Weston-super-Mare

Principal Planner in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare Full-Time 55 - 55 £ / hour (est.) Home office (partial)
Osborne Richardson

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead planning applications and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team for strategic developments.
  • Company: Local Authority in Somerset with a focus on community development.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Contract until April 2027 with flexible working arrangements.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on housing development and community planning.
  • Qualifications: Significant town planning experience and formal qualifications required.

The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.

Our client requires a Principle Town Planner to join their Strategic Development Team and lead on a series of planning applications relating to the strategic allocation, co-ordinating a multi-disciplinary team, making recommendations and presenting applications to Planning Committee.

Your main focus will be a Strategic Allocation for 3,200 homes, as well as other case work.

The Team are responsible for guiding proposals through the development process including examining, processing and evaluating major planning and related applications including pre-and post-application advice, site inspections, negotiations, preparation and presentation of reports to a range of audiences.

To apply for this role you will need a significant amount of town planning work experience gained within a local authority context.

A detailed knowledge of the statutory and policy framework within which planning decisions are made is absolutely essential as are formal qualifications; minimum to degree level and ideally with professional accreditation.

Proven experience of negotiating on high level developments with developers as well as communicate fluently and coherently with lead members and senior management on the merits and implications of developments must be clearly demonstrated on your CV.

This contract will initially run until late April 2027 and offers 37hrs per week.

Our client is a Local Authority in Somerset and the rate offered will depend on your experience, but is expected to be circa £55 /hr Umbrella. This role is inside IR35.

Our client offers a hybrid working arrangement which is predominantly home working but on site and in person meetings may be required from time to time.

Please get in touch for further information.

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Principal Planner in Weston-super-Mare employer: Osborne Richardson

Join our dynamic local authority team in South London, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and offer competitive pay for your expertise in private sector housing. With a strong focus on employee development and opportunities for growth, you will play a vital role in enhancing community living standards while enjoying the benefits of working in a collaborative environment that values your contributions.

Osborne Richardson

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Osborne Richardson Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Planner in Weston-super-Mare

Town Planning
Strategic Development
Multi-disciplinary Team Coordination
Planning Applications
Statutory and Policy Framework Knowledge
Negotiation Skills
Report Preparation and Presentation