Job Description

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management
Remote / Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month in office)
£55-65 p/h (Depending on experience)
37 hours per week
Job Ref - 65748

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of strategic developments by leading the Council's most complex and high-profile planning applications. Influence decision-making, present reports to committees, and provide expert advice on rural planning challenges, including areas without a five-year housing land supply.

Key responsibilities:
Lead major and complex planning applications
Prepare detailed reports for committees
Provide expert advice to Members and stakeholders
Mentor junior staff and support service improvements
Liaise with internal teams and external partners

Requirements:
MRTPI with relevant degree and post-graduate experience
Proven experience in managing major/complex applications
Confident presenting to planning committees
Experience in rural planning and strategic applications

Flexible remote/hybrid working, with minimum 1 day per month in office.

Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities.