Major Projects Planning Officer (Planning)

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Location
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Posted
July 26, 2026

Job Description

Position: Major Projects Planning Officer (Planning)

Location: Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 5+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £52.50 per hour

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Manage, assess, and determine strategic, major, and complex planning applications.

Lead Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) cases from pre-application through to determination.

Negotiate planning outcomes in line with planning policy, statutory requirements, and corporate priorities.

Secure and negotiate Section 106 agreements with legal, technical, and specialist consultees.

Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for Planning Committee.

Present planning applications at committee meetings and respond to Member, stakeholder, and public queries.

Provide strategic pre-application planning advice to applicants and developers.
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