Planning Officer

Major Projects Officer

Based in London

Length: 6 months with possible extension

IR35 status:
Inside

We are looking for an experienced Major Projects Officer to join the Development Management team of a local authority as the lead officer for the borough's largest and most complex planning applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take ownership of a high-profile caseload; from major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) through to complex pre-application submissions, screening and scoping opinions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case managing complex major planning applications from validation through to recommendation, including managing the GLA Stage 1 & Stage 2 process
• Leading the delivery of commitments under bespoke Planning Performance Agreements
• Coordinating complex pre-application submissions, including internal and external project meetings
• Preparing professional reports and recommendations for the DM management team and Planning Committee
• Preparing appeal statements and acting as the Council's lead witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries
• Handling post-decision matters such as discharge of conditions, re-submissions (NMAs, s73s) and complaints
• Contributing t...