Town Planner (Development Management)
- Employer
- Hays Building
- Location
- Glasgow
- Salary
- £24.00 - £27.00 per hour
- Closing date
- 27 Mar 2023
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- Job position
- Qualified / Chartered
- Contract Type
- Temporary / Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Function
- Building Control
Job Details

Town Planner | Development Management | Local Authority
Your new company
A busy local authority have an immediate opportunity available for an experienced Town Planner within their Development Management team. This position will be an ongoing temporary contract, working on a hybrid basis from the office approx 1-2 days per week, and the rest of the time at home. You will be required to attend meetings in the office, or visit sites within the local authority area, so it is preferable for applicants to live within a commutable distance from Glasgow and ideally have access to their own vehicle.
Your new role
Working as part of a small development team and reporting to the DM Team Leader, you will be tasked with processing a high volume of planning applications and providing planning advice on planning issues with any given development. You will be responsible for ensuring applications received are assessed under relevant local and national planning legislation in accordance with statutory obligations, policies and good practice. You will be required to develop effective working relationships with development partners, consultants and the internal teams involved in successful project delivery and will have a keen understanding of the development process as a whole.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for the role, you will need an RTPI accredited (or equivalent) undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, and be eligible for full RTPI membership. Ideally you will have 2 or more years' post qualification relevant experience of Town Planning, Development Management or related work in complex urban environments, and a detailed understanding of Scottish planning system. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
You will be offered a long-term contract opportunity within a vibrant local authority's Development Management team. The hourly rate for this post is negotiable, dependent upon your experience and preferred payment type, but will be in the region of £24 - £27ph. Please note this this role would be subject to an IR35 assessment.
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