Senior Development Management Officer (Town Planning)
East London | Hybrid Working
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Development Management Officer to join a high-performing planning team within one of London's most exciting regeneration and growth areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive Senior Development Management Officer to work on a diverse range of major and minor planning applications, regeneration schemes, and complex development projects within a fast-paced environment.
The Role
The successful Senior Development Management Officer will:
- Lead on complex Development Management projects, including pre-applications, applications, appeals, and planning policy work
- Prepare and present reports to Planning Committees, Members, and senior stakeholders
- Undertake planning assessments in line with Local Plan policies, regional frameworks, and the NPPF
- Manage a varied caseload while supporting junior team members
- Liaise with developers, consultants, statutory bodies, and local stakeholders
- Provide advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters
About You
To be considered for this Senior Development Management Officer opportunity, you should have:
- A degree in Town Planning or related discipline
- Eligibility for RTPI membership or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management processes
- Experience handling complex planning applications within a local authority or consultancy setting
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment
What's on Offer
- £40,000 - £55,000 salary package
- 30 days annual leave plus benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Career progression opportunities
- The chance to work on some of London's most high-profile development and regeneration projects
If you are an ambitious Senior Development Management Officer looking for your next challenge or a DM Officer looking for a step up, apply today! You can call or email me on 02393 876 054 or
[email protected] to discuss anything further.
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