Osborne Richardson

Our client is looking for a Planning Development Manager to lead their DM team. The are offering a 3-6 month contract and will require you in the office 2 days per week.

Based in Essex, they have a number of long term development goals including town centre regen projects and the development of a garden town which will see in excess of 19,000 new housing units built over the next couple of years.

We are looking for an established DM Manager with the ability to lead a team of Principal, Senior and Planning officers processing planning applications. You will also oversee the enforcement function.

As manager of the team you will ensure that the statutory planning development management services are high performing. You will play a key role in representing the Council at meetings and you will act as a key point of contact for stakeholder engagement.

The pay rate is £65/hr (umbrella).


Planning Development Manager

We are looking for an experience Principal level DM Planner to lead a major PPA scheme for a Council in Essex

The exact working pattern is tbd and may not necessarily require full time hours.

We need someone with previous experience of working in partnership with a developer to deliver major housing schemes; this particular one is 2000 units. The development is taking place on grey / green belt land so we need those with specific experience managing these type of schemes and a detailed understanding of the challenges faced.

Given the longevity of the scheme, this role has potential to go on for a significant amount of time so this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract.

We would expect to pay at least £65/hr.


Principal DM Planner - PPA Scheme

We are currently looking for a Senior DM Planner to join our client in Essex on a minimum 6 month contract.

You will work on a varied caseload having full responsibility to manage end to end. On a regular basis you will conduct site inspections and prepare cases for Planning Appeals. 

You will prepare committee reports and attend meetings where necessary.

We are looking for someone with experience of working on major development proposals who is able to articulate the material considerations of delivering sustainable development.

Good verbal communication skills both on the telephone and in person are essential as you must be confident conducting meetings with developers, elected members and the communicating with the public on planning queries and issues.

The pay rate will be £45/hr (umbrella).

You will be required 1-2 day per week in the office or travelling to sites and the remainder you can work from home.


Osborne Richardson

Planning Development Manager

Principal DM Planner - PPA Scheme

Senior Planner (DM)