Principal Planning Officer
Posted Today by Carrington West
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Surrey, UK
Summary: The Principal Planning Officer role in Surrey involves primarily remote work with occasional site visits and meetings. This position has been created due to increased workload focused on town centre regeneration, requiring an experienced planner to work independently and collaboratively. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a growing local authority with the potential for extension beyond the initial three-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage major planning applications with minimal supervision.
- Work individually and as part of a team to maintain high service levels.
- Participate in site visits and key meetings as required.
- Contribute to town centre regeneration projects.
Key Skills:
- Experience in planning, particularly with major applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Flexibility to attend the office as needed.
Salary (Rate): £60.00 Hourly
City: Surrey
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Principal Planning Officer
Surrey
£55+ per hour (DOE) Inside IR35
3 months Initially + view to extend
JOB REF - 67561
You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate but ideally will be able to attend the office once a week
This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
You will need to have experienced working on major applications.
You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently.
This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV and feel free to call Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or contact on (url removed) for further details.
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.