Senior Planning Officer

Town Planner (Minerals & Waste – Development Management / Enforcement)

Location: Leicester – Hybrid Working

Rate: £55–£60 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 37 per week | Full time | Flexible working

A County Council planning service is seeking an experienced Agency Town Planner to support a busy Minerals and Waste team. The role covers Development Management, Enforcement, site monitoring, and policy work, with a varied and fast-paced caseload.

Key Duties

• Manage minerals and waste planning applications and provide pre-application advice
• Undertake planning enforcement investigations and site visits
• Carry out regular site monitoring of minerals and waste operations
• Prepare reports, committee papers, and appeal statements
• Support planning appeals, hearings, and inquiries where required
• Contribute to Minerals and Waste Local Plan work and policy development
• Liaise with operators, consultants, statutory bodies, and elected members

Working Pattern

• Hybrid role with approx. 1 day per week in office (flexible)
• Regular site visits required
• Flexible working hours between 08:00–18:00
• Full-time 37 hours per week

Requirements

• Experience in development management and/or planning enforcement
• Knowledge of minerals and/or waste planning (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK planning law and procedures
• Ability to manage caseloads and produce clear planning reports
• RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent planning qualification
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.