Senior Planning Officer

As a Senior Planning Officer, you will be involved in managing complex planning applications, from pre-application advice to final decisions and appeals. Your expertise will support large-scale housing developments, commercial projects, infrastructure proposals, renewable energy initiatives, and minerals and waste developments. You will also have the opportunity to lead major projects and supervise junior officers, making a significant contribution to the planning landscape of Durham.,

• A Strong Team: Our Development Management team is dedicated to making a real impact on the growth and development of Durham. We handle around 4,000 planning applications annually, covering a range of exciting environments, including the Durham Dales, the Durham City World Heritage Site, and the stunning Heritage Coastline, as well as the towns and villages in between.
• Career Growth: Durham County Council offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in Planning. Whether you are seeking to progress your career or looking for your next challenge, we will support you to achieve your goals. As a Senior Planning Officer, you'll have the opportunity to shape major projects, mentor junior officers, and gain exposure to complex planning proposals.
  
  Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant town planning qualification (G11) and have a Professional qualification (RTPI) (G12).
• Proven experience in planning and development management, with a solid understanding of planning policies and procedures.
• The ability to work effectively on complex and large-scale projects.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable development in diverse environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with developers, stakeholders, and the public.
  
  Durham County Council is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Planning Officer to join our vibrant Development Management team. Our team is diverse, handling a broad spectrum of planning-related matters. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable development across the county, supporting the council's growth ambitions through early engagement and a pragmatic approach.
  
  Benefits & Flexibility: We offer a competitive salary, up to 32 days of annual leave, and the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme. Our flexible working options, including home and office-based working from our new and modern office accommodation at Corten House in Durham city, ensure a great work-life balance., We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us) .