Principal Planning Officer

The Planner; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority in the North West on a 6-month contract. You will manage a varied caseload of major and complex planning applications and provide technical guidance to junior officers.

This is a full-time contract offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive planning service. Quick start available.

Qualifications

• Experience handling major and complex planning applications.
• Ability to mentor junior planning officers.
• Strong communication with developers, consultees and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Manage major and complex planning applications from pre-application to determination and post-decision matters.
• Lead negotiations with developers, agents and consultees, including planning conditions.
• Prepare delegated and committee reports with clear recommendations and presentations.
• Provide expert planning advice to colleagues, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Prepare appeal statements and represent the authority at hearings and inquiries where required.
• Mentor junior officers, review reports and provide guidance on complex casework.
• Support the Team Leader with service improvements and maintaining decision quality and timeliness.

Skills

Major applications

Pre-application

Negotiations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Job description

Principal Planning Officer

Location: North West England

Rate: £55-60 per hour, dependent on experience and level

Contract Length: 6 months

Job Reference: 70630

Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority in the North West on a 6-month contract. Working within Development Management, you will manage a varied caseload, predominantly major and complex planning applications, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage major and complex planning applications from pre-application discussions through to determination and associated post-decision matters.
• Lead negotiations with developers, agents and consultees, including planning conditions
• Prepare delegated and committee reports, providing clear recommendations and presenting applications at Planning Committee.
• Provide expert planning advice to colleagues, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Prepare appeal statements and represent the authority at hearings and inquiries where required.
• Mentor junior officers, review reports and provide guidance on complex casework.
• Support the Team Leader with service improvements and maintaining the quality and timeliness of decisions.

This is a full-time contract role offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive planning service. Quick start available.