Principal Planning Policy Officer (Infrastructure)

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a planning expert to lead infrastructure developments. The role involves collaborating closely with various stakeholders and requires a degree in planning or surveying. A focus on project management and excellent communication skills is crucial. This position offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

A Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level within a complex political environment.
• Solid understanding of the development process.
• Proven track record of partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the County Council’s response to infrastructure issues.
• Overseeing and discharging the overall planning policy function.
• Providing evidence and acting as an expert witness.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in town and country planning

Degree in surveying or related subject

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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About the role

Leading on the County Council’s response to national and regional publications in relation to all infrastructure issues, Statutory Undertakers and national policy documents, this role offers huge variety, challenge and opportunity. You will be expected to work closely with District Council colleagues, Local Members, Senior members of staff and central government. Your excellent communication skills will ensure you are capable of taking complex planning policies and realising the impacts on the County Council. You will be an expert in your field championing the role that planning plays in shaping the delivery of council services in the future.

About the team

The I nfrastructure Investment Team make sure the county’s transport, housing and employment sectors are fit for the future. From strategic planning policy, from shaping housing and business growth to addressing infrastructure needs – the team collaborate with others nationally and locally to make great ideas a reality.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a degree or higher qualification in town and country planning, surveying, or a related subject , who also possesses experience working at a senior level of responsibility within a complex political environment.

You'll have a solid understanding of the development process, enabling them to effectively oversee and discharge the overall planning policy function. You should be able to demonstrate experience of providing evidence and acting as an expert witness in public inquiries, highlighting your ability to navigate and influence complex situations.

Additionally, you should have a proven track record of promoting consensual partnership working between diverse organisations, championing collaboration and shared goals. Extensive project management experience, along with the ability to apply various project management techniques, is essential to succeed in this role.

About our offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Best of luck with your application

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.