Principal Planner

Brackenberry; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Planner for a dynamic role in the London Borough of Havering. This position involves managing strategic planning applications and leading on complex development proposals, ensuring high-quality decision-making and innovative planning solutions. The role offers an opportunity to work closely with local authorities and contribute to the borough's regeneration efforts. If you're motivated and ready to make an impact in urban planning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited postgraduate degree required.
• Experience in development management or urban design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Applications Team Leader in management.
• Manage over 100 strategic planning applications annually.
• Lead negotiations on planning obligations.

Skills

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Negotiation Skills

Public Speaking

Education

RTPI-accredited postgraduate degree

Membership of RTPI or RICS

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Havering to assist with the appointment of a Principal Planner, on a 5.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £30.28 - £40.14 per Hour

Summary:

The London Borough of Havering is seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Team Leader to support the Strategic Applications Team. This is a key role in delivering high-quality, innovative planning and regeneration across the borough. You will help manage strategic planning applications and lead on complex development proposals aligned with the Havering Local Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Support and deputise for the Strategic Applications Team Leader across all aspects of team and service management.
• Manage and contribute to the assessment of 100+ strategic planning applications per year, ensuring timely and high-quality decision-making.
• Provide supervisory support to planning officers and contribute to the delivery of service plans and improvements.
• Lead negotiations on planning obligations and pre-application advice.
• Present complex and strategic applications to planning committees and represent the council in public meetings and appeals.

Qualifications:

• RTPI-accredited postgraduate degree.
• Eligible for membership of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development).
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Experience Required:

• Proven supervisory or team management experience in development management or urban design.
• Experience handling strategic and complex planning applications, including those with political sensitivity.
• Experience in appeals, public inquiries, and member-level meetings.
• Familiarity with local government planning frameworks, including the London Plan and relevant legislation.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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