Principal DM Planning Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. The role involves managing high-profile strategic planning applications, with significant stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in handling complex applications, preferably within a London Borough. While weekly office attendance is preferred, flexibility is available for the right candidate. Apply promptly if interested.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex strategic planning applications.
• Experience within a London Borough is highly desirable.
• Confidence in negotiating at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-profile strategic planning applications.
• Engage with stakeholders and collaborate across departments.
• Handle large-scale or sensitive applications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Job description

Principal Planning Officer (Major Apps)

London

£60-62 per hour

Initial 3-Month Contract (likely to extend for up to 12 months)

Job Ref - 61389

My Local Authority Client in London is looking to source an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team, focusing on strategic applications and Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) cases.

The Role

This is a senior-level role where you will be managing complex and high-profile strategic planning applications, including PPA cases, often involving significant stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration. You must have a strong track record of handling large-scale or sensitive applications and be confident in negotiating with applicants and agents at a senior level. Experience working within a London Borough and on urban regeneration or major mixed‑use schemes is highly desirable.

Ideally, the successful candidate will attend the office on a weekly basis, but flexibility may be available for the right person.

My client is looking to secure someone quickly, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if this sounds of interest.

For a confidential discussion, please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015, or email: [e-mail] or contact our Planning Team directly: [e-mail].

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