Development Management Team Leader (Majors & M&W)
Home Counties
£75 per hour (DOE)
Initial 6-month contract
Job Ref - 69012
You will join a Local Authority within the Home Counties as an experienced Development Management Team Leader / Major Development Management Team Leader, providing leadership, technical expertise, and strategic support within a busy Development Management service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional who can lead and support a team of planners, manage complex and high-profile planning applications, and provide expert Development Management advice across a range of major and challenging schemes. The successful Development Management Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality planning service, supporting staff development, managing performance, and working collaboratively with senior officers, Members, developers, and external stakeholders. You will take a lead role in complex casework, strategic negotiations, planning appeals, public inquiries, and providing expert advice on planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
Role Specific
- Hybrid working available
- Initial 3-month contract
- Hourly rate - £75 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Previous Local Authority Development Management experience essential
- Experience managing and developing planning teams required
- Strong experience determining complex planning applications required
- Experience with major developments, committees, appeals, and public inquiries desirable
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, TCPA, NPPF, and Local Plan policies required
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills required
Carrington West Pay Rate - £75 per hour (DOE)
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Development Management Team Leader (Majors & M&W) employer: The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
As an Associate Director at our consultancy in Leeds, you'll join a dynamic and supportive work culture that values autonomy and collaboration. We offer excellent employee growth opportunities, including mentorship for junior colleagues and the chance to shape the future of our Leeds presence. With a focus on building strong client relationships and a commitment to professional development, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a vibrant regional market.
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The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited Recruitment Team
