Senior Planning Officer - Exeter, Devon

Salary: From £34.85 Per Hour
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Location: Exeter, Devon

Our Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their planning team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with substantial experience in processing a broad range of planning applications and strong familiarity with UNIFORM systems.

The officer will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning decisions, supporting sustainable development, and engaging effectively with applicants, colleagues, and the community.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning applications, including:

• Minor applications

• Householder applications

• Small major applications (as required)

• Undertake site visits and inspections, typically once per week (or equivalent).

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely professional advice on planning matters to colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for planning committees.

• Ensure all applications are processed efficiently in compliance with planning legislation, policy, and local procedures.

• Maintain accurate records using UNIFORM and other planning systems.

• Contribute to service improvements and support the client’s objectives on planning and development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planning Officer or Senior Planning Officer, handling a range of planning applications.

• Extensive experience using UNIFORM software for planning processes (essential).

• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload within deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presenting to committees.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Willingness and ability to undertake site visits across the city.