We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Principal Planning Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £35.92 - £48.00 per hour

Summary:

Principal Planning Officer role within the Development Management team, focusing on managing major and complex development applications. The role involves shaping strategic growth, providing expert planning advice, and supporting high-profile residential and commercial projects across the borough.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and high-profile planning applications
• Review plans, reports, and development proposals
• Conduct site visits and assess development impact
• Work with developers, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Prepare reports and present at planning committees

Qualifications:

• RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent)
• Eligibility for RTPI membership

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in planning and development management
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Full driving licence

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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