193 senior planning officer jobs found

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based on the South Coast in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Town Planning Development Management team. This will be on a long term basis with prospects of an 18 month duration. This position is being offered on a part time basis with office presence on a weekly basis (Preferable).   We are looking for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to deal with a caseload of applications around the region of 10 dwellings, and discharge of conditions for larger schemes.   Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately, so if you are interested in going forward for the role then please don't hold back. Weekly office presence is required.   Carrington West Pay Rate - £40per/hour (Subject to experience) Job Ref - 64503   Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:...

Senior DM Planning Officer Surrey £45 per hour guide   Initial 3 Month Contract   Job Ref - 64726   My Local Authority Client in Surrey is looking to source an experienced DM Planning Officer to join their Planning Department.   In the role you will be dealing with minor and major applications of up to around 30 units. This role is initially offered on a 3-month basis, but there is potential to extend up to a year   Job Description available upon request.   Hybrid working offered, ideally my client is looking for 3 days remote, 2 days in the office.   Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)   Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable,...

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer  - Enforcement    North West £50p/h   Initial 3-month   Job Ref - 64147   ·The council is looking for an officer who can comfortably manage a complex caseload of enforcement cases, this will involve PACE interviews.   Role Specific ·Hybrid working ·37 hours per week   ·Hourly rate - approx. £50 per hour ·Local Authority experience.   Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £50ph     Please call Jayden Papy on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)    Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you

Senior Planning Policy Officer Yorkshire £50-55 per hour   Initial 6 Month Contract   Job Ref - 64646   My local authority client in Yorkshire is looking to source an experienced Town Planning Policy Specialist to operate at Senior or Principal.   The Local Plan team is a multidisciplinary team that are responsible for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the statutory Local Plan for the district. The team support the districts growth ambitions shaping where and when development can take place alongside assisting the delivery of Neighbourhood Development Plans. The Post provides an exciting opportunity to join a team of professionals working on the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Local Plan. This will build on the already adopted Local Plan documents to put in place an up-to-date comprehensive plan which supports the district's clean growth ambitions including transformational opportunities.   The Post will require relevant experience in...

I am working with an authority in the West Midlands who are currently on the lookout for a Senior Planning Officer, They can offer remote-based working with occasional site visits on a 6-month contract and they'll be looking for someone who can start in the next few weeks On the days you do have to go in, the office is within 10-minutes of a well connected train station and boasts a variety of amazing nearby lunch options. Duties will include: * Reviewing and approving, minor and major applications * Mentor junior planners and promote best practice across the planning service. * Champion sustainability, design quality, and climate resilience in planning decisions and policies. Desired Skills: (Not mandatory) * Recent experience working at a local authority * RTPI membership beneficial * Previous experience working on large, minor and small major applications * Working Arrangements: If you would like to discuss the role, don't hesitate to reach out however...

Planning Officer – Basics * Day Rate: £350 – £425 per day * Location: UK North West Area (Hybrid Working Available) * Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential extension) * Start Date: As soon as possible * IR35: Inside IR35 Planning Officer – Overview You will support the delivery of a high‑quality, efficient Development Management service for a busy North West‑based authority. You will manage a varied caseload of planning applications, provide clear written and verbal professional advice, and ensure decisions are made in accordance with planning legislation, national policy and local planning frameworks. You’ll work within a supportive team structure, including Senior Planning Officers, Principal Officers and Technical Administrators who assist with validation, queries and workflow support. Planning Officer – Key Responsibilities * Manage and determine a caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor and change‑of‑use proposals. *...

Senior Conservation Officer (Housing Benefits and Planning) Location: Council Offices, Coalville (with district-wide site visits) Hours: 3 days per week (flexible and negotiable) Site Visits: Ideally weekly (minimum fortnightly) Travel: Candidates should ideally live within one hour of Coalville Job Purpose To protect and enhance the District’s historic environment by providing expert conservation and historic building advice to the Planning and Development Team and customers, supporting conservation area management, policy development, and regeneration initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Provide specialist advice on conservation and historic building matters in line with planning legislation. * Assess and make recommendations on listed building consent applications. * Prepare appeal statements and represent the Council at Hearings, Public Inquiries and Magistrates’ Courts. * Provide pre-application and customer advice on planning and heritage matters. *...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a busy and well-established school for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role is strictly for an experienced school or public-sector finance professional. No training will be provided. The successful candidate must be able to start and operate independently from day one. The role The Management Accountant will take responsibility for the delivery of accurate and timely management information and financial reporting for the school. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis Supporting the production, monitoring and forecasting of school budgets Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders to support financial planning and decision making Producing financial reports for senior leadership and governors Maintaining and developing financial controls and procedures Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements Monitoring...

Salary Range: Up to £48,465 per annum A rare opportunity to shape one of the biggest changes to local government in decades. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents a once in a generation transition for our councils, our workforce and the communities we serve. We are looking for an experienced and people focused LGR Change & Project Lead to help PSPS and the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership navigate this complex, multi‑phase journey. This role will be central to ensuring our organisation, services and employees are fully prepared for each stage of LGR. You’ll bring strong change expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work with multiple senior leaders in a matrix environment. This role will work closely with the Chief Executives of PSPS and our partnership Councils, the Head of HR &OD, the Chief Delivery Officer along with wider LGR programme leads within the Councils and across Greater Lincolnshire. As a project based...

Finance Officer - 1 Year Fixed Term Term Time East Kent £26,393 - £27,713 (Actual Salary: £24,185.16 - £25,394.73) We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our clients supportive and forward-thinking school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of a school. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance, and accurate reporting, helping to make a real difference behind the scenes. The Role You will: Monitor and manage budgets, producing clear monthly financial reports Maintain accurate accounting systems and reconcile accounts Support annual budget preparation and financial planning Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements Process orders, payments and payroll information accurately Oversee contracts, licences, insurance and asset...

A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager (Highways) to join their Traffic Engineering team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, initially for 6 months (with the potential to be extended or made permanent), with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority highways or engineering environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To support the delivery of traffic engineering and local highway improvement schemes that improve road safety, promote sustainable travel, and enhance the quality of life for communities across Gloucestershire. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of highway and traffic engineering projects. • Assisting with project documentation, programme monitoring, cost tracking, and reporting. • Liaising with designers,...

Health and Safety Officer 6 months London Hybrid - Two days per week We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety and DSO Lead to take full ownership of health and safety across multiple departments. Reporting to the Estates and Safety Operations Manager, this role is responsible for driving compliance, strengthening assurance, and embedding excellent safety practices across the organisation. Acting as the Departmental Safety Officer (DSO), the post holder will implement organisational health and safety policies, oversee day-to-day compliance, and establish a strong, sustainable compliance baseline against T100 and all statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Governance * Lead health and safety governance across all departments, providing expert advice and assurance to senior managers. * Use the Health and Safety Committee as the main forum to manage risk, track actions, and hold teams accountable. * Build strong, collaborative...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Planning Enforcement Officer for an initial 3-month contract (Then rolling).   MAIN DUTIES - ·To prepare written evidence in respect of planning and enforcement appeals and other related matters and to present evidence at public inquires, informal hearings and court hearings as required. ·To monitor breaches of planning control, planning obligations and agreements, and planning conditions. ·To investigate reported breaches of planning control, including changes of land use, gypsy incursions, works to protect trees, works to listed buildings, and breaches of advertising regulations having regard to agreed priorities. ·To obtain evidence and prepare statements for prosecutions, mindful of the provisions of relevant areas of law. ·To respond to complainants, lawyers, agents, Councillors and land owners regarding apparent breaches of planning control.   PERSON SPECIFICATION -...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract (then rolling).   We are looking for an experienced planner who is able to hit the ground running and be capable of working with minimum supervision, efficiently managing your workload and making a real contribution towards quality decision making.   Accountabilities ·Lead on major and strategic planning applications ·Champion design excellence and compliance with national and local policies ·Drive innovation in dealing with major planning applications ·Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, and stakeholders   The Experience You Will Bring ·Strong interpersonal skills for persuasion, influence, and relationship-building ·Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic solutions ·Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning Development Management team. This will be on an initial 6 month basis with weekly office attendance required. This is an exciting role in a prestigious and well regarded local authority.   Main responsibilities of the role will include: ·Supervising a team of senior and planning officers dealing with a wide range of planning applications which could include strategic and major applications. ·Sign off and allocation responsibilities. ·Researching, considering and reporting on the full range of applications and development proposals including major developments, under the Planning Acts and related legislation. ·Preparing appeal statements and/ or witness statements, appearing at public inquiries/ hearings and/or Court and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters,...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in their search for a Town Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6 month rolling contract. The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with a range of planning applications, as the successful candidate will be required to deal with both householder and minor applications. Experience with planning applications concerning listed buildings, heritage and conservation areas would be beneficial. The right candidate should have experience in a similar position and be motivated, technically knowledgeable, and have a strong customer service ethos. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1.Inspecting plans, carrying out site visits and assessing development proposals 2.Providing advice to applicants and other customers, including on whether permission/consent is likely to be granted and how schemes may be altered so permission/consent may be granted, and negotiating planning...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Planning Validations Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month basis   Main responsibilities of the role will include: ·Register planning applications in accordance with the Local Validation List and ensure data is accurately uploaded/labelled on relevant systems. ·Undertake all necessary consultation for planning applications within required timeframes (neighbour letter, site notice, press advert, electronic notification etc.) ·Register public consultation responses to planning applications, ensuring comments are uploaded onto the website in accordance with GDPR requirements. ·Issue planning decisions, tree work decisions and planning pre-application advice letters within required timeframes. ·Register pre application advice requests ensuring that the applicable fee and necessary information has been received. ·Register planning enforcement complaints...

Conservation Consultant Midlands £40per hour Part time   Job Ref - 64174 My client in the Midlands is seeking experienced Planning Conservation Specialist to work with a Council Planning Department on a 3-month initial contract (likely to extend).   My client expects applicants to be experienced and able to hit the ground running.   The ideal candidate for this position will have: ·Relevant degree or equivalent experience in conservation or a related field ·Strong knowledge and understanding of conservation legislation and policy ·Experience in providing advice on conservation and heritage matters in a planning context/listed building consents ·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports ·Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ·An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work   This role can be worked on a hybrid basis.   Carrington...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the Midlands with their search for a Planning Enforcement Officer. The council are looking for someone on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension.   Main responsibilities of the role will include: · Managing a caseload of approximately 70-80 enforcement cases. · Investigating alleged breaches of planning control. · Undertaking site visits and gathering evidence. · Preparing and progressing enforcement notices where necessary. · Conducting interviews under caution where required. · Maintaining accurate case records and providing professional advice on enforcement matters.   The ideal candidate will have: · Significant experience in planning enforcement within a local authority setting. · Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload. · Experience undertaking interviews under caution. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · This is a full-time position (37 hours...

Senior or Principal DM Planning Officer Surrey £45-60 per hour guide, depending on experience   Initial 6 Month Contract   Job Ref - 63692   My Local Authority Client in Surrey is looking to source an experienced DM Planner who can work at either Senior or Principal level.   The council is looking for 6 moth coverage, to assist in dealing with a range of planning applications which could include applications for (Apply online only) units (although not vital).   The role offers a flexible hybrid pattern, however some office presence is needed/required, 1-2 days per week depending on circumstances.   Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)   Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior,...