Principal Planning Officer

RG Setsquare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a Principal Development Management Planner to lead a busy North London planning service during a sustained period of development activity. You will manage a complex caseload of major projects, mentor junior officers and provide expert planning advice to applicants and stakeholders.

The role requires significant Development Management experience in a UK local authority, strong knowledge of planning legislation, and excellent report writing.

Qualifications

• Significant Development Management experience within a UK local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of current planning legislation and policy.
• Experience handling major and complex planning applications.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• MRTPI qualification preferred but not essential for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload of major and strategic planning applications.
• Preparing detailed committee reports and delegated officer decisions.
• Providing professional planning advice to applicants, stakeholders and elected members.
• Negotiating planning obligations and contributing to successful development outcomes.
• Supporting team leaders with mentoring, quality assurance and case management.
• Representing the Council at planning committee meetings, hearings and appeals where required.

Skills

Development Management

Planning policy knowledge

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

MRTPI qualification (preferred)

Job description

Principal Development Management Planner

North London Borough | £50-£60 per hour | Initial 3-Month Contract | Likely Extension

A busy and well-regarded North London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Principal Development Management Planner to support a high-performing planning service through a sustained period of development activity.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload, including major residential, mixed-use and commercial applications, while providing technical expertise and mentoring support to junior officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload of major and strategic planning applications.
• Preparing detailed committee reports and delegated officer decisions.
• Providing professional planning advice to applicants, stakeholders and elected members.
• Negotiating planning obligations and contributing to successful development outcomes.
• Supporting team leaders with mentoring, quality assurance and case management.
• Representing the Council at planning committee meetings, hearings and appeals where required.

Requirements

• Significant Development Management experience within a UK local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of current planning legislation and policy.
• Experience handling major and complex planning applications.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• MRTPI qualification preferred but not essential for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

Contract Details

• Initial 3-month contract.
• Strong likelihood of extension and ongoing work.
• £50-£60 per hour DOE, negotiable for the right candidate.
• Hybrid working available.
• Immediate interviews and quick start preferred.