2 jobs found in Barking

Principal Planning Officer – Development Management (Major Applications/PPA) South East England | Remote (with site visits) | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 We are currently supporting a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to provide specialist support within their Development Management function, with a particular focus on strategic major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). This role requires an individual who can hit the ground running, confidently managing a complex caseload of large-scale applications while operating within a fast-paced local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead on the assessment and determination of major planning applications, including complex and strategic schemes * Manage multiple major applications concurrently, ensuring delivery within statutory timeframes and PPA milestones * Undertake site inspections and provide professional planning...

Principal Enforcement Officer – Planning Enforcement South East England | Hybrid (2 days site visits) | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Enforcement Officer to support their Planning Enforcement function on an interim basis. This is a key role within the team, requiring an individual who can independently manage a complex caseload, provide senior-level expertise, and drive enforcement outcomes across a varied portfolio of cases. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a caseload of complex planning enforcement cases, including high-profile and sensitive matters * Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections (2 days per week) * Prepare and serve enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, stop notices, and related legal documentation * Provide professional advice on planning enforcement legislation, policy, and...