Senior Planning Officer

Posted 19 June 2025
Salary £43 - 50 per hour
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration3 Months
Discipline Town Planning
Reference58900

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the West Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 3 month contract.
My client is looking for a case worker to process a caseload of minor planning applications. This will be to predominantly lead on newer planning application submissions across a mix of minor application types, including extensions, lawful developments and changes of use (Dwellings between 1-10). The ideal candidate would have a couple of years' experience (Or more) and the ability to deal with their own case load of work with little to no supervision.  
 
Experience working with members and the public would be ideal but not necessary. The software APAS is used within the planning department, therefore experience with this software is desirable. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running are offering a welcoming and modern office experience.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref - 58900
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.