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Principal Planning Officer
- Posted 01 April 2026
- Salary £55 - 65 per hour
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration3 Months
- Discipline Town Planning
- ReferenceJO0000065748
Job description
Principal Planning Officer - Development Management
Remote / Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month in office)
£55-65 p/h (Depending on experience)
37 hours per week
Job Ref - 65748
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of strategic developments by leading the Council's most complex and high-profile planning applications. Influence decision-making, present reports to committees, and provide expert advice on rural planning challenges, including areas without a five-year housing land supply.
Key responsibilities:
·Lead major and complex planning applications
·Prepare detailed reports for committees
·Provide expert advice to Members and stakeholders
·Mentor junior staff and support service improvements
·Liaise with internal teams and external partners
Requirements:
·MRTPI with relevant degree and post-graduate experience
·Proven experience in managing major/complex applications
·Confident presenting to planning committees
·Experience in rural planning and strategic applications
Flexible remote/hybrid working, with minimum 1 day per month in office.
Please call Jake Herrington on 02393 876015 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email:
jake.herrington@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com
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.