Principal CIL/S106 Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead CIL and Section 106 administration in London. The role focuses on ownership of complex Section 106 agreements and ensuring delivery of financial and non-financial obligations.

Proficient CIL administration, calculations, and reporting are essential. The successful candidate will advise colleagues, liaise with multiple services, contribute to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan, and present planning and financial information to varied

Qualifications

• Experience administering, implementing and monitoring CIL and Section 106.
• Proven project management skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong numeracy and ability to analyse complex data.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CIL & Section 106 administration

Project management

Report writing

Communication skills

Numeracy

Tools

Exacom

Job description

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