Development Management Team Leader (Majors & M&W)

Carrington West; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Development Management Team Leader for the Home Counties on a hybrid basis. You will lead a team of planners, manage complex and high-profile applications, and deliver expert advice on planning legislation and policy.

The role involves strategic negotiations, appeals, and close collaboration with senior officers, Members, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Previous Local Authority Development Management experience essential.
• Experience managing and developing planning teams required.
• Strong experience determining complex planning applications required.
• Experience with major developments, committees, appeals and public inquiries desirable.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, TCPA, NPPF and Local Plan policies required.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework and provide expert Development Management advice on major schemes.
• Manage and support a planning team, driving performance and development.
• Oversee strategic negotiations, planning appeals and public inquiries.
• Collaborate with senior officers, Members, developers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Planning leadership

Team management

Major development experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Development Management Team Leader (Majors & M&W)

Home Counties

£75 per hour (DOE)

Initial 6-month contract

Job Ref - 69012

You will join a Local Authority within the Home Counties as an experienced Development Management Team Leader / Major Development Management Team Leader, providing leadership, technical expertise, and strategic support within a busy Development Management service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional who can lead and support a team of planners, manage complex and high-profile planning applications, and provide expert Development Management advice across a range of major and challenging schemes. The successful Development Management Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality planning service, supporting staff development, managing performance, and working collaboratively with senior officers, Members, developers, and external stakeholders. You will take a lead role in complex casework, strategic negotiations, planning appeals, public inquiries, and providing expert advice on planning legislation, policy, and procedures.

Role Specific

• Hybrid working available
• Initial 3-month contract
• Hourly rate - £75 per hour (dependent on experience)
• Previous Local Authority Development Management experience essential
• Experience managing and developing planning teams required
• Strong experience determining complex planning applications required
• Experience with major developments, committees, appeals, and public inquiries desirable
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, TCPA, NPPF, and Local Plan policies required
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills required

Carrington West Pay Rate - £75 per hour (DOE)