Senior Planning Officer
 Essex
 £45+ per hour (DOE)
 6-Month Contract
 Office attendance once per week

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join a Local Authority in Essex on a 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-structured planning team, managing a varied caseload of complex minor and major planning applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of complex planning applications

• Preparing detailed officer reports and recommendations

• Negotiating with developers and stakeholders

• Attending planning committee (as required)

• Providing professional planning advice to internal and external parties

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within a UK Local Authority planning team

• Ability to manage complex applications independently

• Strong report-writing and negotiation skills

• MRTPI (desirable but not essential)

What’s on Offer:

• £45+ per hour (dependent on experience)

• Flexible working – only one day per week in the office

• 6-month initial contract with potential for extension

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you’re an experienced Senior Planner available for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact me on 0161 470 5506 or [email protected] - i am open to any confidential conversations you may want!