Senior Planning Officer

  • The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Apr 04, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Senior Planning Officer - Development Management

Hybrid Working (flexible office attendance)
£40-45 p/h
Initial 6 Month Contract

Job Ref - 65616

A 6-month contract opportunity to assist with a backlog of planning applications caused by recent staff absences. The role involves taking ownership of existing and new applications to progress cases efficiently and support the wider team.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage mid-sized major and non-major urban planning applications
  • Familiarise with the Local Plan and relevant SPD documents
  • Prepare delegated or committee reports on planning applications
  • Present reports to Planning Committee and answer questions on cases
  • Support the team in maintaining smooth application progress
Requirements
  • Experience in Development Management within a local authority or similar setting
  • Ability to handle complex mid-scale urban planning applications
  • Proficient in writing clear, accurate planning reports
  • Confidence presenting cases to Planning Committee

The role offers hybrid working with flexible office attendance to suit candidate availability.

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