Planning and Senior Planning Officers

Harvey Nash are recruiting for a Planning Officer and a Senior Planning Officer, on a temporary basis for 3 months. These roles are based on the west coast of Scotland and can pay around £270 - £320 a day, depending on experience. An example of your duties: To process and determine Planning, Listed Building, Certificates of Lawfulness, Conservation Area, Tree Preservation Orders and Advert Applications. To process all forms of pre-application enquiries and respond to customer and elected member queries relating to planning. To assist in the monitoring and discharge of planning conditions Providing advice and guidance to other internal departments, applicants, complainants and other members of the public on matters relating to planning control and procedures. Additional duties for the senior post: Processing planning appeals both by means of written submission and attending public inquiries/hearings To provide planning advice to colleagues and support the Major Applications Team Leader and Team Leaders in the execution of their duties. To promote the best understanding of the requirements of Planning legislation and Development Management Service, by raising awareness, giving information and advice to colleagues, the public and businesses alike Experience required: Degree or similar in Town and Country Planning Membership or eligibility of membership to the RTPI (student or licentiate Membership of RTPI may be considered) Post Grad qualifications or vocational qualifications in related professional / technical areas Experience of post qualification Planning experience Experience of working in relevant Local Authority or public sector role Experience of considering rural Planning matters. Experienced in using Development Management related software and IT applications – Idox, Uniform, Comino, Experience of presenting recommendations to committee or public meetings Please apply today for consideration, by submitting your CV.

Location: Helensburgh, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 11/8/2025