Strategic Development Manager – Planning

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West in East London is seeking a Principal Planner (Development Management) to take ownership of complex applications with minimal supervision. The role will progress a caseload of strategic and often contentious proposals through to determination, balancing timely delivery with robust decision making.

The role includes strategic planning applications, pre-application enquiries, negotiation of planning obligations, appeals, and committee reports, while also supporting junior planners

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in development management.
• Experience handling strategic applications.
• Ability to manage complex and contentious cases independently.
• Strong report-writing skills and clear planning recommendations.
• Degree in planning or a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Progress a caseload of strategic and contentious proposals through to determination.
• Deliver timely decisions while maintaining robust, defensible outcomes.
• Handle pre-application enquiries and negotiate planning obligations.
• Manage appeals and associated casework, including committee reports.
• Support junior planners on complex cases and present balanced recommendations.

Skills

Five years' experience

Strategic applications

Independently manage complex cases

Strong report-writing

Education

Planning degree

Job description

Carrington West in East London is seeking a Principal Planner (Development Management) to take ownership of complex applications with minimal supervision. The role will progress a caseload of strategic and often contentious proposals through to determination, balancing timely delivery with robust decision making.

The role includes strategic planning applications, pre-application enquiries, negotiation of planning obligations, appeals, and committee reports, while also supporting junior planners