Principal Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning service provider in Greater London is seeking a professional to manage major planning schemes from pre-application to decision. This role includes leadership and support for junior staff, managing high-profile cases, and representing the Council in appeals and public inquiries. Strong skills in negotiation and collaboration with stakeholders are essential for success. The position offers an evolving environment focused on customer service and continuous improvement. Interested candidates should reach out for more details.

Benefits

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex and high-profile planning applications.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills to support junior officers.
• Able to lead negotiations and represent the Council in public inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in managing workload and supervising staff.
• Act as lead case officer on complex planning applications.
• Lead on complex planning appeals and negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Support

Complex Casework

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Partnership Working

Job description

Overview of the role:

You’ll manage major schemes from pre-application through to decision, working closely with applicants, Members and key stakeholders. The role also supports the Team Leader with staff supervision and helps drive a high-performing, customer-focused planning service.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leadership & Team Support: Support the Team Leader in managing workload, supervising staff, mentoring junior officers and contributing to the effective performance, resilience and continuous improvement of the Area Team.
• Complex Casework & Decision-Making: Act as lead case officer on complex, high-profile and strategically significant planning applications and pre-applications, exercising professional judgement to ensure robust, lawful and policy-compliant decisions.
• Appeals, Negotiations & Representation: Lead on complex planning appeals, negotiations (including S106, affordable housing and CIL), and represent the Council as an expert witness at Public Inquiries, Examinations and court proceedings. Strategic &
• Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with senior officers, Members, external agencies, developers and communities to deliver coordinated services, support regeneration objectives and promote the Council’s planning function. Governance,
• Performance & Best Practice: Ensure high standards of reporting, consultation, performance monitoring and use of ICT systems, contributing to value for money, statutory compliance, service improvement and corporate priorities.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or01772954200 or [e-mail] with an updated CV.

*Referral Scheme*

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be,don't forget that we offer up to £500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.