Pay Rate: £43.72 per hour PAYE, with flexible holiday pay
Hours: 37 hours
Length of Contract: 2 months
Location: Greenwich, London SE18 6HQ
Hybrid Arrangements: TBC
Deputy Team Manager (Planning)
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Team Manager (Planning) to support the delivery of a high-quality Development Management service, leading planning officers and ensuring effective, timely and legally compliant decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor and develop planning officers, driving performance and service improvement.
- Manage complex planning applications, delegated decisions, appeals and Section 106 negotiations.
- Review officer reports, advise on development proposals and negotiate improvements to schemes.
- Prepare for and present cases at planning committees, deputising for senior managers as required.
- Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, residents and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject.
- Minimum three years’ development control experience.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, development management and planning policy.
- Experience handling planning applications, appeals, Section 106 negotiations and committee presentations in an urban environment.
- Proven leadership, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to meet performance targets and advise elected Members.
- Desirable: RTPI membership or eligibility for membership.
Job Ref: RQ1791250
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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Deputy Team Manager (Planning) employer: Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greenwich. With a strong focus on community engagement and housing development, employees benefit from meaningful projects that directly impact local residents. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
