Job Title: Principal Planner/Team Leader (Hybrid) (Temp until 07/03/2025)
Company: Optima Plus Recruitment
Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £50 - £53 p/h
About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.
Job Description: Our client is seeking a Principal Planner/Team Leader with expertise in handling major and complex planning applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing 4-5 members of the Development Control team and will play a critical role in delivering an efficient Development Management process. You will report to the Planning Development Manager and act as a key decision-maker and leader within the team.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the timely processing of planning applications, pre-application advice, discharge of conditions, and permitted development queries to meet performance targets.
* Handle significant planning applications, including site inspections, consultations, and assessment, making recommendations in line with client policies.
* Prepare and present Committee reports on planning applications.
* Deputize for the Development Manager in their absence, including workload allocation and performance monitoring.
* Negotiate im...