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Principal Planning Officer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 50 - 55 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lancashire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management 
Hybrid Working (flexible office attendance) 
£50-55 p/h (guide rate) 
3 Month Rolling Contract

Job Ref - 65639 
  
An opportunity for an experienced Principal Planning Officer in Development Management to shape and influence the future growth of the Council's area by managing high-profile and complex residential and commercial development schemes. The role involves providing expert advice to Members and stakeholders, mentoring junior officers, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. 
  
Key responsibilities: 
·Manage major residential and commercial development applications 
·Apply planning legislation, policy, and best practice to proposals 
·Coordinate technical reports and undertake site visits 
·Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and partner agencies 
·Negotiate S106 agreements, mitigation, and financial contributions 
·Prepare committee reports and support planning appeals 
·Advise senior leadership and support Enforcement Officers 
·Communicate complex issues clearly to varied audiences 
  
Requirements: 
·Extensive experience in Development Management of major/complex developments 
·Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice 
·Proven negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills 
·Ability to mentor junior staff and drive service improvements 
·Confident presenting cases to committees and senior leadership 
Flexible hybrid working available to suit candidate availability. 
  
Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email: 
(url removed) 
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis at all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities

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