Principal CIL/S106 Officer

Principal Planning Officer (CIL & Section 106)
London
Rate: £45-50 per hour
Contract Length: 3 months rolling
Hybrid working - office attendance required for meetings approx once every 2-3 weeks/
The Role
This role sits within a CIL and Section 106 team, with a strong focus on managing planning obligations and supporting infrastructure delivery. We are looking for an experienced planning officer who can take ownership of complex Section 106 agreements following completion, ensuring financial and non-financial obligations are triggered, tracked and delivered.
The successful candidate will also need to be fully competent in CIL administration, including calculations, phased development cases and the allocation and monitoring of funds.
The role will include:
Managing and monitoring complex signed Section 106 agreements
Tracking financial and non-financial obligations to ensure delivery
Administering CIL, including calculations and phased development cases
Using Exacom to maintain accurate records and support reporting
Advising Development Management colleagues on Section 106 matters
Liaising with other services and organisations on Section 106 contributions, CIL and neighbourhood CIL
Contributing to a new Section 106 Supplementary Planning Document and the Infrastructure Delivery Plan
Preparing clear reports and presenting planning and financial information to different audiences
We are looking for someone who:
Has demonstrable experience in the administration, implementation and monitoring of CIL and Section 106
Has experience using Exacom
Has proven project management skills and can build effective working relationships
Has a strong understanding of planning legislation, policy and infrastructure delivery frameworks
Has knowledge of Infrastructure Delivery Plans, Section 106 SPDs and CIL adoption or review
Can accurately collate, analyse and present complex information and data
Has excellent report-writing, presentation and communication skills
Is highly organised, numerate and able to work proactively with colleagues and stakeholders
Please call Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email (url removed) if you are short of time to chat.
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