As a result of continuing investment in our Planning Service, an exiting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Development Management Officer within the Council’s Planning Team.
Peterborough has an ambitious growth agenda and this role is key to supporting the Council’s objective of delivering high quality sustainable development in a timely and efficient manner.
Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City, and one of the fastest growing places in the UK. The enviable parkway and cycleway networks mean you can get around the city in next to no time. Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, we are in a highly accessible location that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes.
As a result, we are currently experiencing considerable growth and investment, including a new University, new Station Quarter and new cultural facilities in the city centre, as well as new urban extensions on the edge of the city, and many other developments of all scales.
As a qualified planning officer with an RTPI accredited planning degree and a number of years experience in the profession, you will be experienced in dealing with major planning applications and presenting to Committee. You will have obtained MRTPI status or be eligible for membership.
You will have leadership and problem solving qualities, and will be expected to lead a team of planners and collaborate with other stakeholders on major projects such as sustainable urban extensions to the city. The role also involves mentoring less experienced officers as well as signing off planning applications, driving up the quality of design and participating in service improvement projects.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Phil Moore on (phone number removed)
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