Posted by Hatched Recruitment UK • £35/hr to £36/hr
About the Role
Are you an ambitious urban planning professional looking for a challenging role with excellent career progression?
We are seeking a Planner / Principal Planner to join our dynamic Development Management team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, from small-scale developments to more complex applications, with the chance to advance your career as you gain experience and expertise.
To work in conjunction with the Area Team Leader in achieving timely, effective planning outcomes which uphold the Council's Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To be responsible for the processing of Development Management matters within an area based or function based team including responsibility for the handling of pre-application advice, planning applications, appeals and enforcement including negotiations with developers and other interested parties, securing financial and other community benefits through legal agreements.
Planning Officers with experience dealing with a range of applications from householder to minor applications and to assist in processing backlog applications
Planner (BEXLEY 12)
Planner will be expected to work and use their own initiative with little direct supervision and support their Team Leader as required.
To take a role in the Southwark Planning Department Development Programme to take part in and support staff in a learning environment where you will have the opportunity to develop professional skills, knowledge, behaviours and work experience in Planning.
You will work in partnership with transport, environment and planning colleagues and professional associations to drive forward their improvement agenda through their staff.
You will develop effective working relationships with colleagues internally and with planners throughout London to ensure that you understand their aims and priorities.
This rapidly expanding, professional organisation are looking for a highly motivated, positive planner to work within operations.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in planning and optimizing transportation operations, ensuring efficient route planning for approximately 17 - 20 heavy delivery vehicles using inhouse software.
This role can either be a straight permanent or contract to permanent engagement.