Planning Officer

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join their Planning Team 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 within a planning environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Planning Officer to join our planning team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a professional with extensive experience in major-scale developments within local authority settings.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Lead and manage major planning applications, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Provide expert planning advice to elected members, developers, and the public.
• Prepare and present reports to planning committees and other forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and policy development.
• Support junior staff and promote best practice within the planning team.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in town planning, with significant exposure to major-scale developments.
• Proven experience working within a local authority planning department.
• RTPI membership or eligibility (desired).
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £50 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £40 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amelia.krzysztofik@servicecare.org.uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on
01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, 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.
 
Referral Bonus
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.