Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Yorkshire in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on a 3-month rolling contract (Extensions likely to take it to 9 months+).

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional who can demonstrate the qualities to hit the ground running a successfully deal with an interesting and varied caseload of planning applications, including, but not limited to; householders, simple minors, complex minors and some majors (approx 15 Houses).
 
To apply for this role, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer (5 years experience) in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate good technical knowledge and understanding of relevant planning legislation and national guidance. Experience of working in a rural area would also be desirable and being MRTPI will be looked upon favourably though is not necessary.
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline.
 

Carrington West Pay Rate - £35 to £40per/hour (DOE)
 
Job Ref - 25310

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com

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.