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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Developer Contributions Principal Planner to join their team and play a crucial role in their Planning & Development operations. 

Position: Developer Contributions Principal Planner
Rate: £37.84 per Hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (3 Months) Possible Extension   
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• Responsible to the Developer Contributions Team Leader (CIL) or Developer Contributions Team Leader (S106) for the provision and administration of a range of activities including policy development, negotiation and effective monitoring of planning obligations (Section 106 of TCPA) and Community Infrastructure Levy programme of work.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To establish and administer a CIL, manage, monitor and review it as necessary.
• To negotiate and administer s106 and CIL receipts in accordance with Council and departmental guidelines.
• Lead on the preparation of policies, procedures and guidance notes and the development of quality assurance and system manuals on good practice for all Planning Obligations and CIL matters.
• To provide specialist technical advice and guidance to all other service users including consultants, developers, officers in the service and in other departments, residents, traders and business on all Planning Obligations and CIL matters.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Developer Contributions Principal Planner role or equivalent.
• A knowledge of the S106 negotiations, including experience of the role and impact of economic viability on planning applications and wider planning policy.
• A recognised degree in Town Planning and sufficient post-qualification experience to qualify for membership of the RTPI or RICS (An equivalent qualification in a related construction/regeneration-related profession may be considered acceptable if combined with sufficient relevant experience).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

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 james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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