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Senior Planning Officer 3 months on-going contract, Inside IR35 Gloucestershire About the role The Senior Planning Officer is a key member of the County Council's Planning Development Management service. They are expected to self-manage and function largely independently but should also be willing to engage and contribute to service-wide advancement and support the delivery of best practice through their planning knowledge and gained experiences. From time-to-time, the Senior Planner will need to be flexible and adaptable for the good of the service, working on different priorities and projects as directed by the Principal Planning Officer, and Team Manager. The Senior Planning Officers key tasks include: - progressing a varied caseload of planning applications from submission to determination, often with proposals that comprise complex land-use planning challenges, and / or which are of a high-profile or controversial nature; advising prospective applicants and others on land-use planning matters and assessment requirements through the Council's pre-application advice service, responding to general and technical enquiries about land-use planning matters, supporting local policy makers and planning enforcement colleagues, and representing the Council Planning Development Management service internally and at external events and meetings. Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of planning applications determined by the County Council. This will involve all core elements of the application process including: - assessing application submissions and validation, communicating with consultees, carrying out site visits, negotiations with applicants and agents, preparing recommendations and case reports. Attending and presenting cases to decision makers at Planning Committee may also be required. Provide planning advice, and to source and co-ordinate technical input received from other environmental disciplines as part of the Council's pre-application advice service. This may include attending in person and virtual meetings and preparing written summaries and reports for prospective applicants. Provide planning advice, and to source and co-ordinate technical input received from other environmental disciplines in respect of the Environmental Impact Assessment regime (e.g. EIA screening and scoping). Support the Principal Planning Officer in ensuring that corporate policy and budgetary standards are complied with in service delivery, including systematic processes of operational planning, monitoring and review where required. Skills Academic qualification to degree level in a relevant subject such as: - town planning, geography, geology, urban / civic design or other related-environment science; and Eligibility for Licentiate Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute along with evidence of meeting the requirements to enter Route L-APC or Route DA-APC for RTPI Chartered Membership; or Associate Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute along with evidence of meeting the requirements to enter Route A-APC for RTPI Chartered Membership. If interested in the role, please contact me at
Planning Engineer 6 Month Contract (Initial) Hybrid Working Porthmadog, Wales Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Utilities clients. They are currently looking for a Planning Engineer to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension or even a more permanent opportunity. Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to work on a major electricity transmission project near Porthmadog. This project is scheduled to run until 2029. Key Accountabilities: Monitor contractor performance against agreed baselines. Evaluate monthly contractor programme submissions and provide appropriate recommendations. Propose and develop mitigation and recovery strategies. Review compensation event submissions including impacted programmes. Progress owned activities, such as land and consenting requirements. Maintain a regular presence on site to work with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Skills & Requirements: Experienced Planning Engineer with significant construction industry experience (electricity transmission industry experience would be beneficial, but not essential). Significant experience of using Primavera P6 planning software. Experience of using NEC forms of contract, including programme clauses, early warnings, compensation events etc. Experience of using Earned Value management Full driving licence Location: This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Porthmadog site at least 3 days a week. Working hours: Standard working hours with some flex where required. If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Pontoon Solutions are an equal opportunities company