Senior Planning Specialist

4 days ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Belmont Recruitment Full time
Role Overview
Somerset County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications, including major development projects across Somerset.

The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation skills, strong communication abilities, and experience in planning applications, policy-making, and enforcement.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Process and determine planning applications, including major developments
- Negotiate with developers and third-party stakeholders
- Liaise with council members and provide guidance on planning policies and procedures
- Prepare reports and statements for Planning Committee and appeal hearings

**Requirements**
- Minimum 2 years of experience in planning applications, policy-making, and enforcement
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of planning regulations, policies, and procedures

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary of £36.00 per hour
- Opportunity to work on diverse and complex planning projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


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