Principal Planning Officer

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary £50 - 55 per hour + Hybrid working
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000064627

Job description

Senior/Principal Development Management Officer
Midlands
6 month contract (could extend)
£50-55 per hour
 
Ref - 64627
 
Carrington West are supporting a Local Authority client in the Midlands with their search for a Senior or Principal Development Management Officer to join their team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's Local Plan and Corporate Priorities through effective Development Management outcomes.
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The Role
 
·Determining planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries in line with national and local policy
·Negotiating amendments, conditions and Section 106 agreements
·Investigating breaches of planning control and supporting enforcement action
·Preparing and presenting reports to Planning Committee
 
Your experience
 
·Experience within a Local Authority Development Management team
·Experience handling planning cases appropriate to your level
·Strong report writing and communication skills
·Member of the RTPI
 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ryan Williamson on 02393876226 for a confidential discussion or email your CV to ryanwilliamson@carringotnwest.com
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, we would still welcome a conversation about other opportunities.