Principal Development Management Officer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTPI fees paid

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting for a Principal Development Management Officer within the Planning Service. The role involves leading major projects such as city centre regeneration and sustainable urban extensions, plus line managing a small team of planners and presenting to Committee.

The post offers flexible, hybrid working with some office days and involvement in appeals and design reviews, suited to experienced Principal Planners seeking progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified planning officer with RTPI accredited degree and several years' experience in development management.
• Excellent communicator with ability to develop professionally and support the growth of the team.
• Leadership, organisational and problem-solving abilities with an interest in place shaping.
• Desire to contribute to strategic and city regeneration initiatives and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of major/strategic projects including city centre regeneration sites and sustainable urban extensions.
• Line manage a small team of planners and lead major project teams.
• Present to Committee, represent the Council at appeals and participate in the Design Review Panel.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality development in a timely manner.

Education

RTPI accredited planning degree

Job description

All about the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aPrincipalDevelopment Management Officer within the Council's Planning Service.

The role involves dealing with a varied and interesting caseload ofmajor/strategic projects such as city centre regeneration sites and sustainable urban extensions to the city.It also involvesline managementofa small team of planners, leadingmajor project teams, presentingto Committee,representingthe Council atappealsandparticipatingin the Council's Design Review Panel.

Whether you arealready an experienced Principal Planner, or looking to advance to the next step in your career - this could be the job for you

All about our Team

Peterborough is a unique combination of a New Town and historic Cathedral City, and one of the fastest growing places in the UK,with a diverse mix of communities and businesses as well asa thriving new University.Located on the A1 and the East Coast Main Line, we are ina highly accessiblelocation that makes us an attractive location for new business and homes.You can view some of our current regeneration projects here:https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/planning-and-development/regeneration

Out team has

• anambitious growth agenda and the role is key to achieving the Council's objectiveof delivering high quality development in a timely and efficient manner.

• a positiveteam culture with afocusonwellbeing,learning,personal and professional development as well as career opportunities.

• flexible and agile working,with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. We also pay for your professional (RTPI) fees.

It really is an exciting time to join ourambitious,aspirationaland supportiveteam.

All about You

Are you

• a qualified planning officerwith an RTPI accredited planning degree anda number ofyears direct experienceindevelopment management?

• an excellentcommunicator, willing to develop and growprofessionally, and tosupportthe growth of the widerteam?

• enthusiastic, dynamic andproactive?

Do you have

• leadership, organisational and problem solving qualities?
• a keen interest in place shaping?
• a desire to be involved in strategic and city regeneration initiatives?
• a willingness to drive performance and improve the quality of design?

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any additional questions please email hiring manager [e-mail]

Provisional interview dates 11 & 14th December 2026

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].