Major Projects Officer
A Local Authority in Central England is looking for an experienced Major Projects Officer to join on an interim basis. This will be for an initial 6-month contract.
About The Role
You will act as a senior member of the planning team, taking responsibility for the management, assessment and negotiation of strategic, major and complex planning applications. Many of these cases may be subject to a Planning Performance Agreement, requiring involvement from the pre-application stage through to determination and delivery. The role will require confident handling of high-profile and technically complex schemes, ensuring that applications are progressed effectively, risks are managed, and outcomes are aligned with planning policy, corporate priorities and statutory requirements.
A key part of the role will involve negotiating and securing appropriate planning obligations, including Section 106 agreements, working closely with legal, technical and specialist consultees where required. You will be expected to prepare clear, robust and well-evidenced application reports for Planning Committee, presenting recommendations confidently and responding to questions from Members, stakeholders and the public.
About The Candidate
You will need to demonstrate strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and provide clear professional judgement on complex planning matters. The role will require a proactive, solutions-focused approach, supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality planning outcomes within agreed timescales.
When
The client is looking to interview and proceed with the right candidate as soon as possible.
Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact Lily on 0208 524 5226 or alternatively, send me an email of your up to date CV on lily.r@stonehouserg.com
If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.