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Principal Town Planner
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 35 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
I'm currently supporting Sussex Council who are looking for an interim Principal Planner to join their Major Development team. This is a great opportunity to take on a high-profile caseload of major applications while working on a hybrid basis.
The role:
Managing a caseload of major planning applications through to decision.
Preparing officer reports and recommendations for committee and under delegated powers.
Handling planning appeals and representing the council at inquiries where needed.
Advising councillors, colleagues, and the public on planning matters.
Keeping up to date with planning law, policy, and case law.
Providing support to junior officers and deputising for senior management where required.Key requirements:
RTPI membership and a postgraduate qualification in planning.
Strong experience of major planning applications at senior level (local authority background preferred).
Excellent knowledge of planning law, policy, and case law.
Strong report writing, communication, and political awareness skills.
Full UK driving licence (site visits required).Details:
Rate: £30-£40ph (via agency PAYE or umbrella, IR35 status to be confirmed with the client)
Location: Haywards Heath (hybrid - min. 1 day per week in office + committees/site visits)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Up to 12 months
Hours: 37 per week, 9-5 (flexible)If you're interested, or know someone in your network who might be, please send me an updated CV and we can arrange a call to discuss furtherBefore You Apply
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