Hybrid Principal Planning Officer – Major Applications

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is currently recruiting for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team in Staffordshire, focusing on major planning applications.

The role handles a caseload typically involving 50 to 150 residential units, with hybrid working and office attendance roughly one day per week. The contract is initially 6 months, paying £55-£60 per hour inside IR35 for 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management and handling major planning applications.
• Ability to assess proposals against planning policies and legislation.
• Strong communication with applicants, developers and consultees.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of major planning applications, typically involving developments of 50-150 units.
• Assess and progress major applications through the Development Management process.
• Review submissions against policies and legislation.
• Liaise with applicants, developers and statutory consultees.
• Prepare planning reports and recommendations.
• Work with colleagues to ensure timely progress.

Skills

Major applications

Development Management

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Job description

Carrington West is currently recruiting for a Principal Planning Officer to join the Development Management team in Staffordshire, focusing on major planning applications.

The role handles a caseload typically involving 50 to 150 residential units, with hybrid working and office attendance roughly one day per week. The contract is initially 6 months, paying £55-£60 per hour inside IR35 for 37 hours per week.