Planning Officer (Design)

Overview

In this role you will support the Design Team within the Planning service to champion high-quality design and heritage conservation across the Square Mile. You will provide urban design and conservation advice on a range of planning applications, work with cross‑disciplinary teams, and help shape policy and guidance. The role emphasizes creative, inclusive approaches to balance growth with preservation, delivering good design and sustainable outcomes. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence development decisions in a historic, international city.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working and job sharing options
• equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
• support for accessibility (minicom service for hearing impaired)
• varied and dynamic role in a historic city
• competitive pay
• opportunity to be at the forefront of conservation and design in the Square Mile

Responsibilities

• Provide urban design and conservation advice on planning and listed building consent applications from pre-application through to delivery
• Promote alternative design solutions to balance urban design and conservation issues
• Contribute to policy development, design guides, and Conservation Area Appraisals
• Work collaboratively with Development Management, Transport, Sustainability, Public Realm, Policy and S106 Planning
• Think outside the box to deliver high-quality, innovative design and growth

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in planning, urban design, building conservation, architecture (or other relevant qualifications) or demonstrable experience in these fields
• Membership or eligibility for RTPI/IHC or another relevant professional body is a plus
• Digital literacy and strong customer service, with the ability to manage high workloads and deadlines
• Flexible approach and ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines

• Collaborative mindset
• Inclusive approach
• Ability to engender enthusiasm for conservation and design
• Holistic thinking across landscape, biodiversity, public realm, access and inclusion

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