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Senior Planning Officer
London
3 month initial contract
£34 to £37 per hour
Inside IR35
2-3 days in the office per week
 
Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?
 
You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings.
 
This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently. You will be managing a mixed caseload of applications so must be comfortable with this variety.
The client are looking for an experienced planner to assist on a number of different urban cases they currently have open.
 
To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE:
·Be an experienced Planning Officer/Senior Officer
·Experience of working on a mixed caseload of applications of complex minor and small major applications
On offer is an hourly rate of up to £37p/h depending on experience.
Job reference - 65041
 
This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Liam Shea on 02393876079
 
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
 

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