Principal Planning Officer, Somerset

Principal Planning Officer, Somerset 
Pay rate £25.11 per hour 
Contract role, Local Government Planning  
 
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer in Somerset 
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities: 
Process major planning applicants and make recommendations 
Prepare reports, including proofs of evidence in relation to a range of appeals, and present evidence at hearings, and public inquiries, and at court proceedings 
Give information and advice to businesses, the public and other stakeholders about legislative requirements and standards for compliance with planning legislation 
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. 
Essential Criteria: 
Significant evidence of working with the most complex and challenging areas of Development Management. 
Academic qualifications in Town and Country planning or similar at Honours degree level or above, or in exceptional circumstances equivalent experience to give an in-depth level of knowledge necessary to undertake the most complex cases 
A comprehensive knowledge of legislation, policy, regulations and professional codes of practice for Development Management 
Ability to prepare & present information/evidence clearly and confidently at Public Inquiries and planning committee meetings. 
Ability to manage and organise own work and assist that of colleagues to meet agreed deadlines. 
 
 
This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role. 
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.