Job Description
Senior Development Management Officer (Town Planning)
East London Hybrid Working
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Development Management Officer to join a high-performing planning team within one of London's most exciting regeneration and growth areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive Senior Development Management Officer to work on a diverse range of major and minor planning applications, regeneration schemes, and complex development projects within a fast-paced environment.
The Role
The successful Senior Development Management Officer will:
Lead on complex Development Management projects, including pre-applications, applications, appeals, and planning policy work
Prepare and present reports to Planning Committees, Members, and senior stakeholders
Undertake planning assessments in line with Local Plan policies, regional frameworks, and the NPPF
Manage a varied caseload while supporting junior team members
Liaise with developers, consultants, statutory bodies, and local stakeholders
Provide advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters
About You
To be considered for this Senior Development Management Officer opportunity, you should have:
A degree in Town Planning or related discipline
Eligibility for RTPI membership or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management processes
Experience handling complex planning applications within a local authority or consultancy setting
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment
What's on Offer
£40,000 - £55,000 salary package
30 days annual leave plus benefits
Hybrid and flexible working
Career progression opportunities
The chance to work on some of London's most high-profile development and regeneration projects
If you are an ambitious Senior Development Management Officer looking for your next challenge or a DM Officer looking for a step up, apply today! You can call or email me on (phone number removed) or (url removed) to discuss anything further.
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