Town Planning Officer

Town Planning Role in West London borough offering potential career progression and generous salary

Your new company

The London Borough of Ealing is currently involved in over £5bn worth of large scale developments and regeneration schemes, including significant transport infrastructure projects that will connect residents of the borough to more of London than ever before. Ealing is one of ten "Metropolitan Town Centres" and offers excellent career progression from temporary to permanent positions.

Your new role

To deliver a service that has a significant impact on the client community ensuring close co-ordination with related services, in support of a customer-centric organisation.To analyse, interpret and present a range of information and data relating to Planning Applications and the Local Development Plan (and other planning policy documents), including recommendations on applications submitted under planning and associated legislation. To provide advice on pre-application schemes, promoting the development team approach, and to contribute to the investigation of the development potential of land.



What you'll need to succeed

You will need a understanding of the application of a performance management systems. A knowledge and application of Town and Country planning and associated legislation, and national, regional and local policy including requirements for public consultation. Proven communication skills, with the ability to present to a diverse range of internal and external audiences using a variety of media and approaches. Negotiation skills/proven ability in negotiation in challenging situations. Ideally you will have a degree in in Town Planning or a RTPI equivalent subject, with a proven track record of handling a range of development management applications.


What you'll get in return

In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate, with excellent potential contract extension. This role provides an amazing opportunity for career progression into permanent positions.


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