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Senior/Principal Planning Officer
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior/Principal Planning Officer
Location: High Street, Esher, KT10 9SD
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £34.34 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR18537
Job Responsibilities
Manage an area team within Development Management.
Evaluate and report on planning applications, enforcement matters, and planning appeals.
Advise applicants, developers, and architects on proposed developments.
Examine applications to ensure validity and proper publicity.
Process applications, including major proposals, and make recommendations.
Handle appeals and present the Council’s case at hearings and inquiries.
Investigate allegations of unauthorized activities.
Attend Sub-Committee meetings to report and advise on applications.
Supervise Planning Officers, manage performance, and monitor workloads.
Deliver excellent customer care.
Sign delegated planning decisions for specific applications.
Perform additional tasks as needed.
Person Specifications
Must Have
Experience in Development Management and major applications.
Experience representing the Council at hearings or inquiries.
Good organizational skills.
Understanding of Local Government procedures.
Experience with information technology systems.
Ability to manage and motivate a professional team.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and Government guidance.
Commitment to excellent customer care.
Full driving license and own vehicle.
Attendance at evening Committee meetings as needed.
Ability to handle work pressure.
Nice to Have
Degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent.
Eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Previous experience of staff supervision.
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