Planning Officer.

Remedy Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a local authority within East London and are currently seeking an Experienced Planning Officer. This a fast pace exciting role that sits within the Housing Needs.

Salary- Negotiable

Full Time

Start- ASAP

Main duties and responsibilities-

• Completion of delegated and committee planning application reports in accordance with the company's agreed Key Performance Indicators, including Residential Extensions, Lawful Development Certificates, Prior Notifications, Advertisement Consents and Changes of Use
• Effective commutation and negotiation with applicants and agents with regards to planning applications, planning queries and post-refusal advice.
• Working as a Duty Planning Officer for up to half a day each week, providing face to face planning advice on a range of applications.
• Using the Councils back office system to update applications, compile reports and record details of site visits and the evaluation process
• Updating customer enquiry database in accordance with key performance indicators.
• Attending monthly team meetings and weekly one to one case conferences
• Day to day liaison with team members, clients and interested parties
• To follow instructions as stated by Planning Services Manager
• To meet all daily, weekly and monthly KPI targets
• Ensuring a right first time approach by maintaining high productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• To undertake any other tasks and duties within the scope and grade of the post.

Skills and Experience

• Time Management - The position entails the completion of planning applications to meet the required deadlines, therefore the right individual must be able to demonstrate strong time management skills and an ability to work under pressure.
• Development management and town planning experience essential.
• Self-Motivation - The selected candidate must be highly motivated to succeed in their first full time position in planning and committed to delivering a quality service.
• Excellent Communication - The role will require liaising with both external and internal parties, negotiating with applicants and agents and communicating effectively with other members of the team. Therefore, you will be required to demonstrate that you have excellent oral and written communication skills.

For more information please contact Bronte at Remedy on, 0208 418 7677.