Planner

Job title:

Planner

Company

Brackenberry

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of a Planner, on a 4.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: £18.66 – £24.78 per HourResponsibilities:As a Planner (Bexley 12):

• Process householder, small-scale, and minor planning applications.
• Provide accurate advice to applicants, residents, and councillors.
• Represent the council at appeals (written reps and informal hearings).

As a Principal Planner (Bexley 14):

• Manage a full caseload including major and complex applications.
• Present applications at committee and public inquiries.
• Provide planning advice across the council and external partners.
• Lead on cross-department working groups and development teams.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Planning, Urban Studies, Geography).
• Postgraduate qualification in town planning (RTPI accredited).
• Working toward (Planner) or holding (Principal Planner) RTPI Membership.

Experience Required:For Planner:

• Demonstrated ability to manage planning applications.
• Experience with written representations and public engagement.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

For Principal Planner:

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification town planning experience.
• Experience presenting at public inquiries and managing major applications.
• Proven ability to work independently and contribute to corporate planning initiatives.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#RQ1517352

Expected salary

£18.66 – 24.78 per hour

Location

Bexley, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 04 May 2025 22:28:34 GMT

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