Our well established in client Craigavon is currently seeking a Planning Officer to provide a professional town planning service and contribute to the delivery of
community planning and housing priorities to build sustainable communities through
effective place shaping and land use in line with our clients vision and values.

Mon-Fri 9-5
Rate of pay starting at £13.91 per hour

Job Duties:

1.To support the Social Housing Development Programme by identifying and supporting schemes in areas of Housing Need.
2. To undertake land asset activity, with an emphasis on evaluation, broader estate studies, support for Transfer Schemes and related planning applications.
3. To assist in housing led regeneration and provide a local enabling role to support delivery of new housing development including mixed-use and mixed tenure neighbourhood.
4. To undertake Site Identification Studies and Feasibility Studies in areas of high housing demand and rural areas identified for unmet need.
5. To provide town planning advice to the Housing Executive.
6. To complete Housing Market Analysis and Housing Need Statements.
7. To ensure the annual production of Housing Investment Plans.
8. To liaise with local stakeholders to ensure holistic delivery of housing-led regeneration programmes.

Essential Criteria:

1. Hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification, or an equivalent which is accredited by an appropriate professionally recognised organisation e.g. IPI or RICS (P&D).
2. Demonstrate relevant experience of working in a planning/regeneration environment.
3. Possess a full current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.