Redcar and Cleveland is an area of contrasts from rural countryside, urban and coastal towns, historic conservation areas and extensive areas of employment and industry around Wilton International, Teesport and the wider Teesworks regeneration area. The diverse nature of the Borough provides a successful candidate with a range of applications, opportunities and experiences.
In this role, you will:
- Deal with a wide range of planning applications with a focus on the more major and complex industrial and housing developments.
- Provide advice and guidance to members of the public, applicants, agents along with elected members and Council officers.
- Laise with consultees and developers in securing S106 contributions for major applications.
- Provide monitoring and training to the more junior officers within the team.
- Provide guidance and advice to the enforcement officers within the team.
- Have line management responsibilities for development officers within the team. While you will be responsible for your own caseload of planning applications and enquiries you will work within a supportive environment.
The role will be suitable for senior planning officers with several years’ experience looking for career progression to include some limited level of management.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Claire Griffiths, Development Services Manager, on 01287 612629 or by email [email protected]
For more information, and to apply: click here
Closing Date: 20th May 2026
