• We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Principal Development Control Officer with a strong background in minerals and waste planning.

• This role involves determining planning applications for minerals and waste developments, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance through site monitoring and enforcement across multiple local authorities.

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience in minerals and waste development management and be confident in working independently on complex planning matters.

• Assess and determine planning applications for minerals and waste developments.

• Provide high-quality pre-application planning advice to developers and stakeholders.

• Undertake site visits and prepare reports and recommendations for planning committees.

• Attend and present at planning committee meetings across multiple local authority areas.

• Monitor operational minerals and waste sites to ensure compliance with planning permissions.

• Investigate breaches of planning control and initiate enforcement action when necessary.

• Liaise with internal teams, statutory consultees, and external partners to support application assessments.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation and national policy relating to minerals and waste.

• Significant experience in minerals and waste planning/development management (essential).

• Proven ability to manage and determine complex planning applications independently.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant planning legislation, national policy, and guidance.

• Experience in planning enforcement and site monitoring activities.

• Strong report writing, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work across multiple authority areas and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility (desirable).

• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30).