Senior DM Planning Officer

Posted 23 June 2026
Salary £36 - 40 per hour
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration3 Months
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000067633

Job description

Senior Planning Officer
London
£36-40 p/h
Initial 3-month contract, expected to roll on for a considerable period.
Job Ref - 67633


You will join a London Borough Local Authority as an experienced Senior Town Planner, working within one of the area teams on a mixed caseload of planning applications.
The hiring manager is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, taking ownership of a varied Development Management caseload from day one. You will be working across a broad range of application types, including minor and major developments.


To succeed in this Senior Planning Officer role, you will have strong previous Development Management experience within a Local Authority, with the ability to confidently manage and determine a varied caseload. You will be proactive, solution-focused, and able to apply sustainable development policies effectively in decision-making.
This Senior Planning Officer position offers hybrid working, with weekly office presence required. You will benefit from a supportive team environment and the opportunity to work on meaningful planning projects within a busy London Borough.


Carrington West Pay Rate - £36-40 per hour


If you are interested in this Senior Planning Officer role, please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876027 for a confidential discussion, or email:
ben.hitchman@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com


Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients across the UK on both permanent and contract bases, covering all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right in terms of seniority, location, or scope, you are still encouraged to apply so we can discuss other opportunities, including roles that may not yet be advertised.