Principal Strategic Planning Lead
Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per month, ideally once per week)
£54 p/h
Initial 6 Month Contract
 
Job Ref - 65413
 
An opportunity for an experienced Principal Strategic Planning Lead to drive the development and delivery of a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) in line with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 and national policy.
This role leads strategic planning across boundaries, shaping policies on land use, housing, infrastructure, and environmental recovery, while aligning with priorities for sustainable growth.
 
Key responsibilities:
·Lead preparation, adoption, and review of the SDS
·Develop strategic policies across housing, infrastructure, and nature recovery
·Work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and key stakeholders
·Integrate economic, social, and environmental objectives into planning
·Champion digital planning, GIS, and data-led decision making
·Support effective public and stakeholder engagement
·Provide expert advice to senior leadership and decision-makers
 
Requirements:
·Significant experience in strategic/spatial planning
·Strong knowledge of national planning policy and legislation
·Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
·Experience using GIS and spatial data to inform planning
 
A key role influencing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth at a strategic level.
 
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.