We are seeking to appoint a forward thinking, motivated and organised planning professional who is keen to make a significant contribution in the performance and achievements of our Development Management Team. 

You will have significant experience of dealing with complex major planning applications and appeals.  You will need to be a team player with a positive approach, willing to contribute to the delivery of transformational change and continuous improvement to secure excellent customer service.

You will contribute towards the planning, design and creation of the masterplans and design frameworks and infrastructure delivery plans to make our key strategic sites a reality. You will be asked to lead on the planning stages, coordinate across the Council’s services the infrastructure requirements to help shape and realise the strategic housing
and mixed-use sites.

You must demonstrate sound knowledge of current planning legislation and associated guidance in your application; have good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; listening, and negotiation skills; an ability to accept responsibility and work constructively within a small team; an ability to organise and prioritise own workload; and competence in working in a digital environment. You will be required to travel across the district to satisfy the duties of the post and a current driving licence is therefore desirable.

This role is based within Growth and Regeneration. Find out more by contacting the Group Leader for Development Management Julia.Steadman@kirklees.gov.uk and on the Councils website working for Kirklees.

Closing date  
01 August 2021, 11:55 PM

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Masterplanner, Project Manager - Development Management - Kirklees Council (tal.net)