_{21st January, 2026}

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Lambeth. Are looking for a Planner to join their organisation.

Job Role: Planner
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until June 2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Lambeth
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
Rate of Pay: £31.32 p/h umbrella inside IR35

Short Brief/Requirement:

• To deal with a range of planning applications including shopfront, householder, crossover, advert and lawful development applications, beginning with adverts, simple householder extensions and Lawful Development Certificates for proposed development, plus minor changes of use and conversions, listed building consent accompanying planning applications, and cases within conservation areas.
• To deal with a range of development control issues, undertaking negotiations with applicants/prospective developers and representatives of other parts of the Council, as required.
• To write reports for committees and other reports and papers, as required.
• To draft statements of evidence for written representation planning appeals.
• To provide advice to applicants and the public on planning applications and development proposals under the supervision of a more senior officer. 

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Planner or equivalent
• An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• Experience of dealing with written representation appeals
• Experience of dealing with minor S106 for conversions.
• Experience of briefing Members on own cases

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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