Development Control Officer
- Employer
- Macdonald & Company
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £23.00 - £25.00 per hour + Umbrella Co
- Closing date
- 11 Dec 2019
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- Sector
- Planning & Development
- Job Role
- Planner
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A vibrant East London Borough Council has an urgent requirement for a Development Control Officer in their fast moving Development Management Service.
You will undertake a variety of duties that include processing a mixed caseload of minor to complex medium applications encompassing residential, commercial, change of use, mixed use, infill housing, single dwellings, new builds and commercial advertisements etc.
In addition, if you are keen to progress your career, there will is the potential to expand your skill set and picking up complex and major applications in the future.
Duties;
- Managing a caseload of minor to medium planning applications within statutory time frames
- Validation of planning applications
- Provision of paid pre-application advice to developers, architects and external consultants
- Conduct duty planning
- Coordinate and attend site visits
- Prepare detailed committee reports
- Negotiate finalize and discharge conditions
- Coordinate appeals
- Advise planning enforcement teams about retrospective planning approval and variation to conditions
The successful Planning Officer will have a degree in Town & Country Planning or an affiliated subject as well as having acquired practical experience in Development Management processing a caseload of minor to medium applications.
As a Planning Officer you will engage with public and key stakeholders therefore it is essential to have good communication and report writing skills.
For further information or an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Jeremy Wright at Macdonald & Company on 0207 318 5263 or email .
Company
Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy to the property industry and environment.
We have offices in the United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa enabling us to offer global reach with local knowledge.
We act for a diverse range of clients, including developers, investors, institutions, property companies, funds, banks and consultancies - indeed any organisation that occupies, owns, develops, finances or advises on property, construction or the environment.
Our high standards, professionalism and confidential service have resulted in us being appointed the RICS Preferred Recruitment Partner.
Our unique mix of property and recruitment professionals ensure we provide the best advice to employees and employers alike, born of a deep understanding of the route to qualification, career development and working in the property world. Our close-knit teams are trained sector specialists, who are active across the entire property and built environment recruitment marketplace.
Our consultants work within the following specialist sectors:
• General Practice, Development, Investment & Finance
• Facilities Management
• Architecture, Design
• Technical/Construction
• Planning & Urban Design
• Marketing
• Residential
• Health & Safety
• Property Funding
• Environmental & Energy• Defence • Finance/Accountancy & Business Support, HR
We specialise in the recruitment of personnel ranging from graduates and freelance/contract staff to partners, executives and chief operating officers.
In keeping with our service promise, we will assign a dedicated senior account manager to provide you with a "one-stop" point of contact and ensure you get the best from Macdonald & Company.
Visit www.macdonaldandcompany.com for more information and to view our current assignments or alternatively contact our Managing Director: Peter Moore
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