Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the East of England in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on a 6-month rolling contract (Additional 6 months expected).

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and energetic planning professional who can demonstrate the qualities and potential to successfully deal with an interesting and varied caseload of planning applications, including minors, complex medium to small scale infill developments, majors up to 150 units, pre-application development proposals and strategic applications.

To apply for this role, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude.

It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. 

Carrington West Pay Rate - £45 to £50per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 59909