Planning Officer: Regeneration & Housing Impact (Immediate Start)

Job Details Location Ballymena
Salary £16.37
Closing Date 06-04-2026

Posted 3 days ago

First Choice are recruiting a Planning Officer to join the NI Housing Executive regeneration team based in Ballymena. This role supports housing-led regeneration, land use planning, and the delivery of new social and mixed-tenure housing across Northern Ireland.

Working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a pay rate of £16.37 p/h

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing land assets and supporting planning applications.
• Helping identify and develop housing schemes in areas of need.
• Carrying out site and feasibility studies, particularly in high-demand or rural areas.
• Providing planning advice and producing Housing Investment Plans.
• Working closely with local councils and stakeholders to shape sustainable communities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in planning, regeneration, or housing to make a real impact in communities across Northern Ireland.

What We Need From You

Essential criteria for this role:

• Hold an accredited planning qualification by a professionally recognised organisation
• An ability to demonstrate one year relevant experience of working in a planning environment

What We Will Offer You

• Immediate start available, expected to last until the end of August 2026

The Next Steps

To find out the next steps, contact First Choice Ballymena today.

• Contact Sarah O'Hagan or Stacey Maxwell on
• Email your cv to