Planning Officer - Greenwich/Lewisham Area

Planning Officer – Entry Level - Greenwich/Lewisham Area 

Rate: £20 - £30 per hour Inside IR35 (Negotiable DOE)

• If you require a higher rate please still apply with your CV with the rate you require.

3 Month contract with likely extension and progression

Hybrid Working - Mixture of Home based and at Head Office 

About the role:

We are looking for 3 qualified planners for Entry Level roles within a busy Planning Department 

• Manage and process all householder applications and conversions, Lawful Development Certificates, minor commercial applications, advertisements applications, applications within conservation areas and listed building consents
• Manage and process complex minor applications, with support from senior planning officers
• In discussion with a senior planning officer, to carry out unaccompanied site visits on allocated development proposals.  To put up site notices as required
• Give advice to customers on development management matters, including the need for planning permission, planning legislation and policy, planning processes and procedures, interpreting drawings and liaising with pressure groups, neighbours, businesses and Councillors

You will have the following skill sets or experiences:

• A relevant qualification in Town Planning or equivalent which supports membership of the RTPI or a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline
• Able to give limited advice to Planning Support Officers and work independently with some coaching from Senior Staff
• Able to travel to sites on short notice as needed 

Contact Chris Wilkinson at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954 200 or at cw@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk for more information and similar roles,

If you know of any colleagues who are currently looking for new opportunities, we also have a referral scheme of £250 per person. We are working with Planning Officers whom are earning £1000+ per month through referrals!