Principal Planning Officer

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

Job summary

A local authority client in London is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead on major estate regeneration projects. The role involves developing residential and mixed-use sites, with a contract initially lasting 12 months, and flexible working arrangements including site visits bi-weekly. Ideal candidates should have experience in Development Management and preferably hold a Planning Degree or equivalent. The position offers a pay rate of £50 per hour, and applications are encouraged even if the role doesn't perfectly fit the candidate's experience.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management within a Local Authority environment is essential.
• Beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support and take lead on major estate regeneration projects.
• Oversee the development of residential sites, employment sites, and mixed-use schemes.
• Ensure project compliance with local authority regulations.

Skills

Development Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification

Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer on a long term contract.

The successful candidate will support and take lead on one of the council’s major estate regeneration projects, including the development of a number of residential sites (upwards of 2,000 units), employment sites and major mixed-use schemes.

The contract offered is for an initial 12-month duration with the potential to extend. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements with site visits once a fortnight.

A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management within a Local Authority environment is essential. It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £50 per hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 63019

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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