Principal Planning Officer - Development Management

Principal Town Planner

Penguin recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established Local Authority in their search for a talented Principal level Town Planner to join their busy team in South-East London!

This position is offered on a 6-month contract as part of the Development Management team.

Candidate Requirements

• Planner will be expected to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision and will support the Team Leader.
• Processing a full range of planning applications, listed building and conservation area applications and other types of proposals.
• Providing information and advice to all those requesting it, including other Council officers and Members.
• Providing the council's case at appeals, including informal hearing and Public Inquiries.
• Attendance at committee meetings to present applications as required.
• Representing/leading (as appropriate) the Development Management Division on corporate working groups, development teams and other types of joint working as required.
• Providing advice to enforcement teams officers.

Interested?

For the ideal candidate, my client is happy to offer a competitive hourly rate and impressive benefits package! For applications, please send your up to date CV to Megan Field at megan.field@penguinrecruitment.co.uk, or call 01792 365 104.