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Principal Planner needed in Oxford Paying £40 per hr ref 468085 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Consultation Leadership You will lead on preparing technical planning responses for: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) Local Plans produced by District-level authorities Neighbourhood Plans Planning applications relating to minerals, waste, and relevant county level matters Local Plans produced by neighbouring authorities Consultations led by other Minerals and Waste Planning Authorities Internal strategic planning and policy documents requiring minerals/waste input Technical Expertise Provide high quality advice on minerals and waste planning policy, evidence, and technical considerations. Analyse development proposals and assess their compliance with the Minerals and Waste Local Plan. Identify impacts, risks, opportunities, and mitigation needs across minerals and waste issues. Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with planners, developers, consultants, and policy teams to ensure robust, well informed decision making. Represent the organisation at consultation events, meetings, workshops, and examination sessions where required. Quality & Evidence Produce well structured, defensible written representations. Interpret complex technical data and translate it into clear, actionable planning advice. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of minerals and waste planning strategies. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared

A recruitment agency seeks a Principal Planner for a temporary role in Oxford, paying £40 per hour. The candidate will lead consultation efforts on technical planning responses for various projects including nationally significant infrastructure, and local plans. Responsibilities also include stakeholder engagement and producing high-quality planning advice. The position requires experience in minerals and waste planning policy. If interested, please email your CV to the provided address quoting the reference number.

Senior Town Planner Greater Manchester Competitive Salary Plus Benefits Permanent Ref: DB090 A leading planning and environmental consultancy are looking for a Senior Town Planner. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of projects such as energy, nuclear, regeneration & placemaking, infrastructure, residential, commercial, waste, and minerals. Senior Town Planner Responsibilities Support colleagues in progressing major planning and development projects Manage small to medium-sized planning applications independently Undertake research, site assessments, and policy analysis Prepare planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development concepts Draft planning reports, statements, and application documents Engage with planning officers, consultees, and other third-party stakeholders Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional partners Develop innovative and practical planning solutions Take financial responsibility for small and medium-scale projects from inception to completion Stay up to date on planning policy, regulations, and best practice Attend external meetings and events, including delivering presentations when required Senior Town Planner Requirements Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with a strong interest in planning Experience within either the public or private sector Chartered or working towards MRTPI Understanding of planning principles and UK planning processes Strong presentation, communication, and technical writing skills A proactive problem-solver with a creative and analytical mindset Why This Role? Competitive salary Annual performance-based bonus Pension contributions Private healthcare Professional membership fees Opportunities for career development and progression Flexible working options, including a blend of home and office-based work A supportive, employee-focused ownership structure with additional associated benefits Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) (phone number removed)