Planning Officer - Infrastructure and Section 106
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,559 to £31,586 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17712_CBC |
Summary
Planning Officer - Infrastructure and Section 106
Job description
37 hours per week
Do you want to play a key part in shaping sustainable development and ensuring vital infrastructure investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated Planning Officer (Infrastructure & Section 106). You will work closely with and assist the Principal Planner (Infrastructure and Section 106) with all aspects of Infrastructure Delivery and Section 106 agreements, enabling the delivery of financial and non-financial planning obligations to support sustainable development. This will include assisting with monitoring and enforcement of agreements, managing records, undertaking site inspections, conducting research, data capture and analysis via Geographic Information Systems, answering enquiries and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
You will also assist with preparing and managing the Council's Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) to ensure infrastructure projects align with strategic priorities in the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable development and vital infrastructure.
• Work on high-impact projects that directly benefit communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help shape the future of Bridgend's infrastructure and sustainable growth.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is designated as politically restricted.
Closing Date: 06 August 2025
Shortlisting Date: 07 August 2025
Interview Date: 14 August 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
Do you want to play a key part in shaping sustainable development and ensuring vital infrastructure investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated Planning Officer (Infrastructure & Section 106). You will work closely with and assist the Principal Planner (Infrastructure and Section 106) with all aspects of Infrastructure Delivery and Section 106 agreements, enabling the delivery of financial and non-financial planning obligations to support sustainable development. This will include assisting with monitoring and enforcement of agreements, managing records, undertaking site inspections, conducting research, data capture and analysis via Geographic Information Systems, answering enquiries and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
You will also assist with preparing and managing the Council's Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) to ensure infrastructure projects align with strategic priorities in the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable development and vital infrastructure.
• Work on high-impact projects that directly benefit communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help shape the future of Bridgend's infrastructure and sustainable growth.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is designated as politically restricted.
Closing Date: 06 August 2025
Shortlisting Date: 07 August 2025
Interview Date: 14 August 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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