Principal Planning Officer - Major Applications Lead

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; 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

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.