Planning Officer – Development Management in Solihull
Posted by Lynx Employment Services Ltd
£19.80 an hour
Solihull · Temporary
# Planning Officer – Development Management
Location: Solihull, West Midlands Pay Rate: £19.81 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week Start: ASAP
### The Opportunity
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Planning Officer to support a busy Planning Applications team in Solihull.
We are looking for a capable planning professional who can hit the ground running, independently assessing and progressing minor planning applications, particularly those involving small residential and commercial developments.
### Key Responsibilities
- Assess and process minor planning applications.
- Review small residential and commercial development proposals.
- Evaluate applications against relevant planning policies and legislation.
- Prepare planning reports, assessments and recommendations.
- Liaise with applicants, planning agents and statutory consultees.
- Maintain accurate case records and progress applications within required timescales.
- Support the wider Development Management team with ongoing workloads.
### Essential Requirements
Previous experience as a Planning Officer or Development Management Officer. Proven experience handling minor planning applications. Good understanding of UK planning legislation and development management procedures. Strong written communication, report-writing and organisational skills. Ability to manage an active caseload independently. Availability to start at short notice.Additional Information: Full UK driving licence preferred. DVLA verification required as part of pre-employment checks. No DBS required.
### Interested?
Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.
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