Principal Town Planning Consultant - Zero Hours Contract

Capita

United Kingdom
Hourly rate based on variable hours; not specified...
Casual / zero hours contract
8 years planning policy experience
Expert witness at planning inquiries
Royal town planning institute membership
Capita is seeking a Principal Town Planning Consultant on a flexible zero-hours contract to support their Planning Resilience team across the UK. The ideal candidate should possess over eight years of experience in Planning Policy or Development Management and have expertise in leading major planning applications and providing professional advice to local authorities

Job Summary

  • This flexible zero-hours contract allows you to lead major planning applications and provide expert advice to Local Authority clients across the UK.
  • You will be expected to demonstrate at least 8 years of experience in Planning Policy or Development Management as a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
  • The role involves preparing evidence for appeals, working on Local Plans, and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes within contractual timeframes.

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Capita is seeking a Principal Town Planning Consultant on a flexible zero-hours contract to support their Planning Resilience team across the UK. The ideal candidate should possess over eight years of experience in Planning Policy or Development Management and have expertise in leading major planning applications and providing professional advice to local authorities.

Salary

Hourly rate based on variable hours; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 years planning policy experience
  • Expert witness at Planning Inquiries
  • Royal Town Planning Institute membership
  • Public sector Principal Planner role
  • Clean UK driving license required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience across public and private sectors
  • Business development contribution
  • Commercial lens on work undertaken
  • Supporting team growth initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience
  • RTPI Membership mandatory
  • Expert witness experience required
  • Full clean UK Driving License
  • Public sector Principal Officer background

Work Rights

Not specified

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