Major Applications Team Leader

Buckinghamshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you an experienced planning professional with a background in major applications and team leadership looking for your next interim opportunity within a well-regarded local authority

A highly respected council is seeking a Major Applications Team Leader to oversee a team of Principal Planners and support the delivery of a busy and complex development management function. This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.

You will be responsible for managing a team of 5 Principal Planners focusing on reviewing work signing off applications and providing guidance and support. The role offers flexibility to remain hands-on with a small caseload if desired while maintaining a strategic oversight of major applications.

The authority deals with a range of complex and high-profile developments including large-scale schemes delivered through PPAs. Experience with greenfield and Green Belt sites is essential with additional exposure to SANGs SACs and DCOs highly desirable. The role will also involve committee attendance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and supporting a team of Principal Planners
Reviewing and signing off major planning applications
Overseeing complex PPA schemes
Advising on developments within Green Belt and sensitive areas
Attending and presenting at planning committees
Supporting the wider development management function

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced planning professional with a background in major applications and team leadership looking for your next interim opportunity within a well-regarded local authorityA highly respected council is seeking a Major Applications Team Leader to oversee a team of Principa...