DM - Officer

Overview

DM Planning Officer (x5) - Buckinghamshire - £39 per hour guide

Initial 4 Month Contract

Job Ref - 64029

My Local Authority Client in Buckinghamshire is looking to source experienced planning officers across the council, offering up to 5 positions.

The Role

Working Environment

Hybrid working; initial office-based induction period. Site visits required across a mixture of locations. Driving preferred (Business Insurance needed).

Responsibilities

• Managing a significant backlog of applications.
• High-volume, repetitive casework requiring efficient turnaround.
• Ability to quickly integrate and work independently.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations, local plans, TCPA, and best practice.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Uniform and Idox systems desired.
• Local Authority experience desired.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of planning regulations, local plans, TCPA, and best practice.
• Experience with Uniform and Idox systems desired.
• Local Authority experience desired.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please call Jake Herrington on for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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