Planning Technician

4 weeks ago


Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

Planning Technician (Temporary)

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary (12 months) possible extension due to finding.

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week (Would consider reduced hours contract)

Location of post: Development Management, The Quays, Baglan Energy Park, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2GG

We are looking for a Planning Technician to join our Development Management team and gain significant experience of working within a progressive authority.

This Planning Technicianposition offers an exciting opportunity to gain or build upon your experience and knowledge or to start your career within the planning field.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment whilst gaining significant experience in all aspects of the planning field. You will also gain experience of enforcement and regulatory controls which will expose you to multiple divisions within the council in which you could advance your career. Once onboard you will be able to take advantage of our internal development pathways which are available to support your future with Neath Port Talbot Council.

Our competitive package includes: 

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements tailored around your needsA remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution to the local government pension scheme.Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days plus bank holidays with 5 years’ service.Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, comprehensive health and financial wellbeing support, and exclusive employee discounts at local at national retailers with the Smart Spend app.Access to our internal career support

The main duties of this post;

You would provide day-to-day technical support and assistance to those Officers dealing with Planning Enforcement and Major or Complex, Controversial or Significant Planning applications, including managing/organising submitted information, dealing with publicity, and handling matters relating to representations/ consultations.

To deal with all aspects of planning issues associated with general queries on the need for planning permission together with the processing of less complex applications for development, lawful development certificates, and any associated appeals, whilst securing quality and efficient outcomes.

To provide day-to-day technical support and assistance to the enforcement team. Including site visits and recording details of the less complex investigations.

To provide administrative support in respect of Section 106 agreements.

You will ideally have experience in/of:

Possess experience in a Development Management environment.Experience of responding to queries regarding the need for planning permission.Experience in the management and retrieval of information from IT systems used in Development Management and Appeals and Enforcement.Ability to deal with a wide range of customers including members of the public, elected members, planning consultants and consultees who contribute to the planning system, in a diplomatic, sensitive and tactful manner given the very emotive issues associated with the planning system and its impact upon communities

Ideally you will have:

Good communication and IT skills, Ability to deal with a wide range of customers including members of the public, elected members, planning consultants and consultees who contribute to the planning system, in a diplomatic, sensitive and tactful manner given the very emotive issues associated with the planning system and its impact upon communities.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and/or qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion,



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