Principal Planning Officer

Essential Employment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Planning Officer in Swindon to manage complex planning applications. This temporary role involves ensuring housing delivery deadlines are met and drafting precise reports for decision-making. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders and exhibit excellent organisational capabilities. This position offers a pay rate of £31.44 per hour and requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing complex planning applications.
• Experience in drafting clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of major planning applications.
• Ensure housing delivery targets are met within deadlines.
• Negotiate S106 agreements with confidence.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Principal Planning Officer needed in Guildford

This is a temporary contract paying £31.44ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5280999

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of major, high‑profile and complex planning applications, ensuring that housing delivery targets are met within agreed deadlines. They will demonstrate proven expertise in drafting clear, accurate reports and recommendations for committee or delegated decisions, alongside negotiating S106 agreements with confidence and precision. Strong communication skills will enable them to liaise effectively with councillors, portfolio holders, developers, consultees and community groups, maintaining professional relationships and resolving conflict constructively. They will be highly organised, proactive and resilient, balancing independent working with collaborative team engagement, and consistently delivering excellent performance, accuracy and customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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