Planning Officer

A client within the Public Sector, based in Leicerstershire, is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Development Management as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority planning environment.

Key purpose of the role:
To assist in the delivery of Development Management services, with a focus on major and complex planning applications, ensuring decisions are made in accordance with national and local planning policy and guidance.

• Managing and determining major and complex planning applications, including pre-application advice
• Undertaking site inspections, research, policy analysis, and stakeholder consultation
• Negotiating with applicants and agents, including Section 106 Agreements
• Preparing high-quality reports and presenting applications to Planning Committee
• Representing the Council at planning appeals, inquiries, and hearings

To be considered for this role you will require the following essential qualifications:

• Degree in Town and Country Planning or a related subject
• RTPI membership
• Substantial experience within local authority Development Management

The following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy
• Excellent report writing, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approx. £30 per hour PAYE).

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to  or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on  to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

If this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.