Job Description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Development Management Planning Team Leader to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).

The main purpose of the role will require you to line manage 5 members of staff, in addition to managing a caseload of planning applications, including major commercial and residential developments.

We are looking for an experienced consultant with a recent track record of processing a wide range of planning applications, working with and engaging with Members in the planning process, leading during planning committee meetings and general line management responsibilities.

Experience in a similar position is necessary. 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 and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £60per/hour (DOE)

Job Ref - 55836

Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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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