Principal Planning Officer
Posted 21 hours 32 minutes ago by The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
Hybrid Working (flexible office attendance)
£50-55 p/h (guide rate)
3 Month Rolling Contract
Job Ref - 65639
An opportunity for an experienced Principal Planning Officer in Development Management to shape and influence the future growth of the Council's area by managing high-profile and complex residential and commercial development schemes. The role involves providing expert advice to Members and stakeholders, mentoring junior officers, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
Key responsibilities- Manage major residential and commercial development applications
- Apply planning legislation, policy, and best practice to proposals
- Coordinate technical reports and undertake site visits
- Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and partner agencies
- Negotiate S106 agreements, mitigation, and financial contributions
- Prepare committee reports and support planning appeals
- Advise senior leadership and support Enforcement Officers
- Communicate complex issues clearly to varied audiences
- Extensive experience in Development Management of major/complex developments
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice
- Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to mentor junior staff and drive service improvements
- Confident presenting cases to committees and senior leadership
Flexible hybrid working available to suit candidate availability.
Please call Jake Herrington on for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: ,
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