We are working closely alongside with local authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Major Project Officer on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £44.66- £59.00 per hour

Summary:

The Major Projects Officer is the lead officer for the largest and most complex planning applications and pre-application submissions received by the Local Planning Authority (LPA).This is a high-level, customer-focused role, responsible for efficiently and effectively managing all aspects of a full range of major planning applications, particularly those subject to Planning Performance Agreements (PPA). The officer makes a full contribution to achieving relevant performance targets and may have supervisory responsibilities for junior team members

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead officer for the largest and most complex planning applications, pre-application submissions, screening, and scoping opinion requests.
• Manage a caseload of complex planning submissions, assisting the team leaders and service managers in case management.
• Effectively use planning-related software programmes and GIS systems to undertake and record work.
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports to senior officers, Committee, and external inquiries.
• Negotiate and draft complex Section 106 (S106) agreements and conditions to secure necessary infrastructure and planning obligations.
• Act as a role model to other staff, assisting with inductions and training of peers and new employees in complex application procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of elected members and Corporate Management Team (CMT) in the planning process.

Essentials:

• A degree or post-graduate qualification in Town Planning (or a closely related discipline).
• Significant, demonstrable experience in Development Management (DM), specifically dealing with major and complex planning applications and pre-application advice.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Proven ability to draft S106 agreements, conditions, and complex reports. Competent use of planning-related software programmes and GIS systems.

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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