Senior Planner – Development Management
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.83 to £33.75 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: £25.83 PAYE / £33.75 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1659817 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Senior Planner – Development Management to join our client, the Royal Borough of Kingston
Location: Guildhall 2, Kingston
Hours: 37 per week (09:00 – 17:00)
Start Date: 05/01/2026
End Date: 30/06/2026
Pay Rates: £25.83 PAYE / £33.75 Umbrella
About the Client
The Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to delivering high-quality planning services that support sustainable growth and development across the borough. This role sits within the PLACE directorate and is critical to managing planning applications efficiently and effectively.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of small major and minor planning applications. This role is designed to cover existing work pressures, reduce backlogs, and ensure timely processing of incoming applications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and determine small major and minor planning applications in line with statutory requirements.
Provide professional planning advice to applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Contribute to reducing application backlogs and supporting the delivery of efficient planning services.
Prepare reports and recommendations for committees and senior officers.
Ensure compliance with planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in development management within a local authority or similar setting.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Location: Guildhall 2, Kingston
Hours: 37 per week (09:00 – 17:00)
Start Date: 05/01/2026
End Date: 30/06/2026
Pay Rates: £25.83 PAYE / £33.75 Umbrella
About the Client
The Royal Borough of Kingston is committed to delivering high-quality planning services that support sustainable growth and development across the borough. This role sits within the PLACE directorate and is critical to managing planning applications efficiently and effectively.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of small major and minor planning applications. This role is designed to cover existing work pressures, reduce backlogs, and ensure timely processing of incoming applications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and determine small major and minor planning applications in line with statutory requirements.
Provide professional planning advice to applicants, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Contribute to reducing application backlogs and supporting the delivery of efficient planning services.
Prepare reports and recommendations for committees and senior officers.
Ensure compliance with planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in development management within a local authority or similar setting.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.