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PMO Analyst - Strategic Workforce Planning Defence Programme Location: Remote Working Contract: 6 months Rate: £24 Per Hour Inside IR35 Start: ASAP Are you a PMO Analyst looking for a new opportunity to support Strategic Workforce Planning on a major defence programme? This is a remote position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, complex programme while helping shape how future workforce requirements are understood, planned and delivered. Responsibilities and Expectations: Analysing workforce data including headcount, skills, recruitment trends, turnover and demographics to identify risks, trends and opportunities. Developing dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide clear insight for senior decision-makers. Supporting multi-year strategic workforce plans aligned with programme and organisational objectives. Producing workforce forecasts and running "what-if" scenarios around demand, attrition, productivity, transformation and organisational change. Supporting workforce and capability modelling to identify future resourcing pressures. Translating complex datasets into clear, concise and compelling recommendations. Helping identify appropriate interventions, including strategic recruitment, talent pipelines, reskilling and capability development. Skills and Qualifications: Experience within PMO, strategic workforce planning, workforce analytics, business analytics or strategic planning. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with confidence working with complex datasets. Strong Excel skills and experience using reporting/visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Experience of forecasting, trend analysis, scenario planning or other quantitative modelling techniques. The ability to build dashboards and management information that supports effective decision-making. Confidence translating analysis into practical, evidence-based recommendations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. An organised, methodical approach with strong attention to data quality and governance. Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance! If you are interested and qualified, please apply or email (url removed)

We are currently seeking an experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join a local authority in Hampshire. You will manage a varied caseload and work with individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Using a person-centred approach, you will complete detailed housing options and support needs assessments, take appropriate action to prevent or relieve homelessness, and make statutory homelessness decisions under current legislation. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, including accommodation providers, community safety teams and support services, to identify suitable housing solutions and achieve positive outcomes for customers. The role will also involve supporting households with multiple and complex needs, so experience of using a trauma-informed approach is essential. Key Requirements Previous experience working in homelessness prevention within a local authority Strong working knowledge of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Experience managing a busy and complex caseload Ability to complete housing assessments and make legally sound homelessness decisions Strong communication, negotiation and partnership-working skills A person-centred and trauma-informed approach Essential: working knowledge of the JIGSAW case management system How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

We are currently looking for experienced Homeless Caseworkers to join a busy Housing Needs service. The role will focus on assessing homelessness applications, making statutory decisions and working with households to prevent and relieve homelessness. The successful candidates will have strong local authority homelessness experience, detailed knowledge of current legislation and the ability to manage a caseload from assessment through to decision. The Role Assessing homelessness applications and making statutory decisions in line with legislation. Managing a caseload of households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Developing and progressing prevention and relief activity to secure appropriate housing outcomes. Completing detailed enquiries and investigations to determine statutory duties. Drafting legally compliant homelessness decision letters. Providing housing advice and explaining statutory decisions to applicants. Applying relevant legislation when dealing with complex homelessness cases. Maintaining accurate case records and working within safeguarding policies and procedures. Key Requirements Recent experience assessing homelessness applications within a local authority environment. Experience preventing and relieving homelessness. Detailed working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, particularly in relation to tenancy reform. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Children Acts, Equality Act 2010 and GDPR as they apply to homelessness. Experience drafting statutory homelessness decision letters. Experience independently managing a homelessness caseload. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Homeless Caseworker role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If this role matches your experience but not the rate, location or seniority, please send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Homeless Caseworkers, Housing Options Officers, Housing Solutions Officers and Homelessness Prevention Officers across the UK. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy.

We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Licensing Officer to join a busy Private Housing Services team. The role will focus on processing private rented sector licensing applications, supporting licensing enforcement activity and ensuring properties and licence holders meet the relevant statutory requirements. The successful candidate will manage licensing applications from initial checks through to issuing licences and notices, liaising with landlords, agents and tenants while supporting the wider enforcement of private sector housing standards. The Role Processing private rented sector property licensing applications. Checking applications to ensure all statutory information and qualifying criteria have been met. Carrying out Fit and Proper Person checks on licence holders, managers and associated parties. Liaising with landlords and agents to obtain additional information required to progress applications. Preparing and issuing licences and statutory notices following senior officer approval. Providing advice to landlords and tenants on PRS licensing requirements and relevant legislation. Handling initial enquiries relating to landlord and tenant issues, including property disrepair. Supporting the administration and processing of Civil Penalty Notices. Carrying out desktop investigations to identify unlicensed HMOs and other licensable properties. Undertaking checks with Land Registry, Companies House, tenancy deposit schemes and other relevant databases. Supporting proactive and reactive property licensing inspections and licence renewals. Maintaining accurate licensing and enforcement records on internal systems. Key Requirements Previous experience within Private Sector Housing, property licensing or a similar housing regulatory environment. Knowledge of private rented sector licensing and relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004. Experience processing property licensing applications and checking statutory documentation. Experience providing housing or technical advice to landlords, tenants and other customers. Experience maintaining accurate case records and managing housing-related data. Ability to review and interpret information relating to properties and licensing applications. Good IT skills and experience using database and case management systems. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Licensing Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Licensing Officers, Licensing Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Enforcement Officers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

My client are an energetic engineering consultancy who provide services to the construction industry, developers and local authorities. They undertake a wide variety of work including drainage design, highway and external works design, structural design, structural surveys, flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling. They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team, based in the Newcastle office. The Role: Experience within the house building sector, commercial experience welcomed. Manage team members and support their development. Manage client expectations. Monitor and manage progress on designs. Knowledge of all approval processes including S104, S38 and S278. Ability to identify site constraints, design of public highways, drainage systems and utilities. Proven experience in designing a variety of schemes from inception to completion. Ability to work with other design team members and clients in the design process. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A solid understanding and experience in the delivery or all infrastructure aspects of projects from both a technical approval and client viewpoint. Supporting and developing junior staff members. Your Experience: Ideally, educated to Degree level in Civil Engineering. A good level of design experience in the civils sector. Excellent report writing, communication and numerical skills required. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civils 3D and Micro Drainage along with good working knowledge of SUDs. The Package: Competitive salary. Workplace pension. Training and Development. Sponsorship of Professional Membership. Medical Insurance. Annual bonuses, subject to performance.

My client is a small Civil Engineering Design Consultancy based in the centre of Bournemouth. They are seeking to expand through organic growth and are looking to employ a Senior Civil Engineer. They provide excellent training opportunities (approved ICE Training Scheme) and a negotiable package dependant on candidate level of experience and ability. The successful candidate will have hands on experience of the design process associated with drainage design for commercial and residential developments and will have a full UK driving licence. Experience in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, structural engineering, roads and car parks and other aspects of general civil engineering design would be beneficial. The company has a mixed workload and can offer autonomy, variety and the opportunity to run your own projects, liaise directly with clients, whilst playing a strategic part in ongoing growth plans. The role offers excellent career prospects. Main Responsibilities and Duties - Responsible for undertaking supervised design input on a wide variety of civil engineering and building project - Undertaking site visits to investigate existing systems to aid evaluation of potential solutions - Predominately office based design using CAD for water related projects - Attending site during construction where your designs have been implemented - Surveying drainage systems to inform design and CCTV requirements - Designing SUDS (soakaways, swales and balancing / attenuation ponds) - Hydraulic modelling of surface water drainage networks along with online or offline storage solutions - Engineering appraisals of developable land - Preparation of proposals for the maintenance and repair of drainage infrastructure such both surface water and wastewater - Preparation of cost estimates and project timescales for capital works - Contract Management including Contract preparation and administration - Assisting the project manager on various aspects of projects - Liaise with clients, other professional teams and disciplines on relevant aspects of projects - Delegating and supervising work of more junior team members - Undertaking own self development and promoting CPD activities. - Support the Office Director in managing the team's workload Essential Requirements - Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification, HNC/BTEC or above BSc / MEng - Proficient in Microsoft Office - Demonstratable experience of AutoCAD 2D - Experience in site surveying and setting out - Experience in the design process associated with drainage and roads for commercial and residential developments - Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player, able to work on own initiative - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Desirable Requirements - Ideally Chartered or working towards Professional Membership of ICE, EngTech, IEng or MICE - Sector related design software such as WinDes, Tuflow, HEC-RAS and FEH - Other industry standard design related software such as TEDDS, S-Frame and CADSRC - Experience in infrastructure design; drainage; roads and streets, utilities etc - Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments - A working knowledge of Drainage Design both private and adoptable to Sewers for Adoption 7th Edition and Section 104, 106 and 185 agreements - A working knowledge of highway design, Section 38 and 278 agreements - Experience in private road and car park design - Basic structural engineering experience in low rise properties, retaining walls and sea defences - Experience in attending project meetings and in running small projects - Have awareness of construction contracts and ideally specification preparation

Town Planner - Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly respected planning and development consultancy to recruit a talented Town Planner to join its growing Sheffield team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects while benefiting from a supportive, collaborative culture and genuine career progression. As a Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering planning advice across a wide range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, and strategic development projects. You'll work closely with experienced planning professionals, developers, landowners, and multidisciplinary teams to help shape successful developments from inception through to delivery. The business has built a strong reputation for providing commercially focused planning advice and prides itself on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients across both the public and private sectors. The Role As the successful Town Planner, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals. Producing planning appraisals, reports, and supporting documentation. Providing planning advice to clients throughout the development process. Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders. Supporting project delivery across a varied and exciting portfolio. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have: A degree in Town Planning or a related RTPI accredited discipline. MRTPI membership or progress towards chartership. Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or developer environment. Strong report writing and organisational abilities. A proactive approach with the confidence to manage multiple projects. What's on Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Sheffield office. Flexible and supportive working environment. Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Exposure to high-profile and varied planning projects. Ongoing training and support towards continued professional development. Generous holiday allowance and additional benefits package. If you're a motivated Town Planner looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where your career can flourish, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Sheffield. (phone number removed) or (url removed) Reference - 68275

Purpose My client has an immediate vacancy in their Nottingham office for a Senior Civil Engineer to work within their experienced civil engineering design team. The team works for clients throughout the East Midlands and United Kingdom, providing pre-planning engineering reports/studies, designs adoptable highway and drainage works involving SuDS drainage features and private civil engineering works. SuDS drainage schemes, earthworks and highway works are designed using Micro Drainage, InfoDrainage, PDS and Civil 3D industry standard software with final drawings produced in AutoCAD. They work for a variety of sectors that include retail, leisure, commercial, general industrial, storage and distribution, hotels, institutions, residential, venues/health and fitness. Responsibilities The role would suit an experienced civil engineer who will have gained a good level of relevant detailed design experience following on from a BSc/BEng (Hons) degree grad in Civil Engineering. The role will involve all tasks associated with leading projects within the civil engineering team in support of the team's Associate. This will include primary client liaison, quoting for work, liaison with other consultants and stakeholders and management of the delivery of the projects. Design and detailing work will include, adoptable highways, adoptable drainage, earthworks and volumetrics, private SuDS schemes, private external level, private external area constructions etc. Experience The successful candidate will be have demonstratable experience working in a closely relevant field of civil engineering including the design of both adoptable and private works. They will be able to use their expertise to design and develop deliverable, policy compliant civil engineering design works. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate good verbal communication skills and be computer literate, being fully competent in the use of Word and Excel, Micro Drainage, InfoDrainage, PDS and Civil 3D industry standard software with final drawings produced in AutoCAD. Experience in a broad range of different sectors would be an advantage. On the job training will be given to develop their skills in financial management and they will work closely with the other senior members of the civil engineering team to develop their skills. They operate an ICE registered training scheme which will be open to the successful candidate. Client care is of paramount importance as a company and the successful candidate will be an able communicator, both in written English and verbally, in person and on the telephone. Previous experience and detailed relevant expertise in this field will need to be demonstrated at interview. This should include copies of relevant reports, drawings and calculations.

Interim Waste Services Improvement & Operational Resilience Consultant A local authority is seeking an experienced Waste Services Improvement & Operational Resilience Consultant to support a significant programme of improvement across Waste Services. This is a temporary consultancy assignment created to provide specialist expertise, strengthen operational management, improve service performance and embed sustainable ways of working. Working alongside the existing management team, the successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives, coach managers, develop robust operational processes and support the delivery of a safe, compliant and efficient service. Key Responsibilities: Support delivery of the Waste Services Transformation Programme. Review operational practices and implement improvements to service delivery, governance and efficiency. Support the development of and embed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), management processes and operational controls. Improve operational performance, consistency and customer service. Support implementation of Health & Safety improvements and safe systems of work. Essential Experience: Extensive experience within Waste Services or a similar frontline operational environment. Proven track record of delivering operational improvement and organisational change. Strong understanding of waste operations, compliance and Health & Safety. Experience developing operational procedures and management systems. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please email (url removed).

My client are an energetic engineering consultancy who provide services to the construction industry, developers and local authorities. They undertake a wide variety of work including drainage design, highway and external works design, structural design, structural surveys, flood risk assessments and hydraulic modelling. They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team, based in the Leeds office. The Role: Experience within the house building sector, commercial experience welcomed. Manage team members and support their development. Manage client expectations. Monitor and manage progress on designs. Knowledge of all approval processes including S104, S38 and S278. Ability to identify site constraints, design of public highways, drainage systems and utilities. Proven experience in designing a variety of schemes from inception to completion. Ability to work with other design team members and clients in the design process. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A solid understanding and experience in the delivery or all infrastructure aspects of projects from both a technical approval and client viewpoint. Supporting and developing junior staff members. Your Experience: Ideally, educated to Degree level in Civil Engineering. A good level of design experience in the civils sector. Excellent report writing, communication and numerical skills required. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civils 3D and Micro Drainage along with good working knowledge of SUDs. The Package: Competitive salary. Workplace pension. Training and Development. Sponsorship of Professional Membership. Medical Insurance. Annual bonuses, subject to performance.

I'm currently working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to appoint an Associate Director, Building Surveying to help lead and expand its Building Consultancy team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that brings together expertise in Fire Engineering, Building Safety, Façade Design, Building Services Engineering and Building Consultancy, delivering integrated solutions across the built environment. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, they're looking for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor who can combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial drive. The Role As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Building Consultancy division. You'll lead the delivery of professional and project surveying services, develop key client relationships, mentor a growing team, and contribute to the strategic growth of the business. Working alongside experts across multiple disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to deliver integrated solutions on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, education, heritage, industrial and high-rise developments. Responsibilities Lead and deliver a wide range of professional Building Surveying services. Manage refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects from inception through to completion. Undertake contract administration and project management duties. Prepare and oversee technical due diligence reports, condition surveys, defect diagnosis, dilapidations, schedules of condition and planned preventative maintenance reports. Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients. Identify and secure new business opportunities while supporting the continued growth of the Birmingham office. Manage project budgets, fee proposals and commercial performance. Lead, mentor and develop junior surveyors, supporting APC candidates through to chartership. Collaborate closely with Fire Engineers, Building Safety Consultants, Façade Engineers and Building Services Engineers to deliver multidisciplinary solutions. Contribute to the strategic direction and continued success of the Building Consultancy team. About You We're keen to speak with Building Surveyors who have: MRICS qualification. Significant consultancy experience within Building Surveying. A strong background delivering both professional and project-based surveying services. Experience managing client relationships and developing new business. Excellent technical knowledge across a range of commercial property instructions. Proven leadership and team management experience. Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Career Development & Working Arrangements This Associate Director opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team. Take the Next Step If you are Building Surveying professional looking for an opportunity to lead projects and deliver impactful schemes, my client would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Building Surveying professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Buildings division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jack at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Associate Town Planner Devon Salary: £60,000+ DOE Discretionary Bonus Excellent Benefits On behalf of a well-established and growing planning consultancy in Devon, we are delighted to be recruiting for an Associate Town Planner to join the team in a newly created growth role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner looking to step into a more strategic position, helping to shape and grow a thriving planning practice. The Role The planning team currently comprises a Partner, Senior Associate and Principal, and the appointment of an Associate will play a key role in strengthening the structure between Senior Associate and Principal level. As Associate, you will be involved in the delivery of high-quality planning advice across a range of projects, while also contributing to the wider growth and development of the business. This role offers genuine scope to influence direction, build client relationships and progress towards senior leadership. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and delivering complex planning projects Supporting and leading business development initiatives Building and maintaining strong client relationships Assisting in the strategic growth of the planning team and wider business Mentoring junior team members as required About You MRTPI qualified Strong private sector or consultancy background Proven experience managing planning applications and client relationships Commercially aware, with an interest in business development Ambitious, collaborative and keen to progress within a growing team What's on Offer Salary £60,000+, dependent on experience Discretionary bonus Comprehensive benefits package Clear progression pathway within a growing and supportive consultancy Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the planning team This role would suit a motivated Associate-level planner looking for a step up in responsibility, influence and long-term career prospects, all within the lifestyle benefits of Devon. If your interested to find out some more information, apply today with your updated CV and reach out to Tullula on (phone number removed).

Carrington West are assisting a Oxfordshire based local authority in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings and Development Consent Order applications. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits Key Objectives: To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. To actively contribute and promote the highest professional standards in planning across all Council activities and provide an efficient, fair and high-quality development management service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: To deal personally with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, as allocated by the Team Leader, and to present recommendations to Planning Committee. Ensuring the validity of such proposals, visiting sites, analysing planning history, carrying out consultations, assessment and drafting of recommendations in reports. To advise the public and professionals on planning policy, legislation and other issues so as to attain the optimum quality of advice and recommendations on the Council's policies, Government guidance and planning legislation. To ensure that planning decisions are made (and seen to be made) with the utmost integrity. To provide information and responses to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies in relation to planning matters. To attend and advise meetings of the Council's Planning Committee and other Committees, informal and formal site visits, internal and external working groups and other meetings, as appropriate, on matters relating to the Development Management service To prepare appeal statements to present the Council's case to the Planning Inspectorate to provide the appropriate level of professional input necessary to support the Council's decisions as allocated by the Team Leader. To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies. Keeping abreast of changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practices and procedures arising there from. To assist the Development Management Team Leader in maintaining a flexible and resilient team to deliver service objectives and improvements. To assist the Development Management Team Leader by contributing effectively to the delivery of team, service, divisional and council priorities, objectives and targets. These duties and responsibilities should not be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive as the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice. Carrington West Pay Rate - £60per hour (DOE) Job Ref - 68687 Please call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the following: (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Development Management Planning Team Leader to join on a initial 6 month contract (Then rolling). The main purpose of the role will require you to line manage a small team of staff, the postholder will have delegated authority for decisions on planning applications. Key responsibilities will also require you to identify opportunities for service improvement and lead their implementation alongside the Development Manager and Head of Service. Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running with considerable demonstrable experience in a similar position and are offering flexible working arrangements with home working provided. Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £65per/hour (DOE) Job Ref - 68216 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. The contract will be offered on an initial 6 month rolling basis. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with a caseload of major applications. The successful candidates work load will include new dwellings, dealing with S106, and industrial proposals, amongst other major developments. The successful candidate will also help to mentor junior staff and on occasion sign off applications in the absence of Team Leaders. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch today Carrington West Pay Rate - £60per/hour Job Ref - 68889 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North of England in the search for a Development Management Manager on a 6 month initial contract. As the Development Management Team Manager, we are looking for an experienced planning professional to lead a Planning team and deliver customer-focused planning services that exceed statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead a team of Development Management professionals to deliver a proactive, customer-focused, and compliant service. Support the Service Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of improvement, transformation, and cultural change within the team. Manage complex and strategically significant planning applications and appeals, ensuring consistency in decision-making. Foster strong relationships with Members of the Council, statutory agencies, and external stakeholders. Provide leadership, supervision, and technical guidance to staff, promoting professional development and ensuring staff are empowered to make informed decisions. Oversee the preparation and organisation of Planning Committees, and represent the Planning Service at public meetings, hearings, and inquiries. Manage the negotiation of community benefits through legal agreements, such as section 106 obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy payments. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Carrington West Pay Rate - £550per/day Job Ref - 68733 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract. My client is looking for a case worker to process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications, and associated appeals (This will be a mix of minor application types, including extensions, lawful developments and changes of use). It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running are offering a hybrid working arrangement. Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience) Job Ref - 68890 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting a local authority client in the search for a Developer Contributions Officer (CIL) on an initial 6-month contract (with the potential to extend). This role will focus on the administration, monitoring and collection of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and wider developer contributions, as well as supporting the Director of Planning at a strategic level with 'funding bids' - both experience in CIL and Economic Development would be of interest. It would be beneficial for the post holder to have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience in planning or infrastructure funding, alongside a good understanding of the UK planning system. The council are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, ideally with previous experience working within a local authority planning environment. Carrington West Pay Rate - £50per hour (Subject to experience) Job Ref - 68785 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the East of England in the search for an Interim Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month contract. This role requires a planning professional who has previous experience of working on major planning applications and who can manage a varied workload. This role is being offered on a hybrid working basis with an expectation of 1 day a week in the office/on-site. Key responsibilities: Manage a broad range of more complex cases and pre-applications with particular emphasis on larger developments including negotiating S106 agreements, Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) and providing resilience and flexibility within the service (Applications including residential schemes of 1000+ dwellings) Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases and attending appeals hearings and public inquiries as appropriate. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners. Access and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with Data Protection principles Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £60per/hour Job Ref - 68582 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in the search for a Planning Support Officer/Validations Officer to join their Town Planning department. Main responsibilities of the role will include: Validating and processing all types of planning applications including checking submissions against national and local check lists and relevant guidance, checking accuracy of the drawings, identifying statutory and non-statutory consultees in compliance with the Council's requirements. Providing advice on planning applications. To provide information, guidance and advice as required to applicants, agents and members of the public Providing responses to correspondence and telephone enquiries, complaints and E-mails within the Council's Corporate time scales. Liaising with officers in development management, planning policy and other departments. Undertaking other duties and responsibilities of a similar nature and of a similar responsibility to those described above, which may be allocated from time to time and to provide cover for absent team members. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately, so if you are interested in going forward for the role then please don't hold back. Carrington West Pay Rate - £30 to £35per/hour (Negotiable subject to experience) Job Ref - 68892 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.