CDS Planner (Conditions Compliance)

Essex Shared Services are pleased to be advertising the role of CDS Planner (Conditions Compliance) On behalf of Basildon Borough Council. Basildon Borough Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, driven by our Corporate Plan and the belief that every resident deserves to live in a safe, thriving, and high‑quality environment. Our focus remains firmly on strengthening communities, creating opportunities, and delivering high‑quality public services. About the Role This new and exciting post will be part of the Planning Enforcement team who work within the Planning Service. It will focus on development monitoring including checking compliance of planning conditions attached to major and complex development proposals. The successful candidate will be a person capable of working, both alone and within a small team, be highly organised have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The service has seen significant increases in the number of major planning applications being managed by the Planning Service, a number of which are due to begin construction work imminently and over prolonged periods of time. Each of these consents will have a raft of planning conditions attached to them. This function is essential to monitor compliance with planning conditions, allow the early identification of non-compliance and ensure that serious breaches of planning control for the more complex and high-profile developments are dealt with swiftly and do not go unaddressed. Whilst this role is based within the Enforcement Team there will be close working relationships with colleagues in Development Management and Policy teams to monitor the commencement and completions of new development as part of the Annual Monitoring Reports that are required to be published. You will be required to undertake site visits and the use of a private car is essential. About what/ who we are looking for Essential Skills: IT experience, including the use of MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint and project management software Experience of preparing written and verbal responses to correspondence of a technical nature Ability to interpret plans of buildings, land and deal with enquiries of a technical nature, both written and verbal. Ability to read and understand documentation and focus on key issues. High level of organisational and analytical skills including the ability to maintain files and update and amend databases, generate reports and analyse information and assimilate into different formats. Good inter-personal skills and the ability to give advice in an assured manner and respond to a range of enquiries from internal and external customers. Excellent team worker, but can also work independently. Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage own case load and prioritise in the office and on site. The ability to travel throughout the Borough to visit sites and to access uneven terrain. Ability to occasionally work unsociable hours as required. Qualifications: Educated to A-Level and/or Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent standard. Be willing to studying for an undergraduate degree/apprenticeship in town planning If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, we look forward to receiving your application. Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification . If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, please attach and submit your CV and covering letter detailing how you demonstrate the requirements of the role. We look forward to receiving your application. Please note: Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups. We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant. All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance. Please note, if you do not have access to a desktop to apply- computers are available in the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre. Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate. If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or [email protected] . To Apply for this role please click HERE to be taken directly to the Basildon Council website. Essex shared services are advertsisng this role on behalf of Basildon Borough Council Good Luck with Your Application.