Location: South West England (Hybrid / Remote Working Available)
Rate: £60 per hour
Contract: Initial contract (extensions likely)

Job Purpose

An experienced Principal Planning Officer is required to lead on the determination of major planning applications for a local authority in the South West of England. The role will focus on progressing complex, large-scale developments through the Development Management process and providing expert planning advice to officers, members, applicants, and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior planning professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced Development Management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of major and complex planning applications, including strategic residential and mixed-use developments

• Provide expert advice on Development Management matters, ensuring decisions are robust, defensible, and policy-compliant

• Prepare high-quality officer reports, recommendations, and conditions for committee and delegated decisions

• Negotiate with developers, agents, consultees, and internal stakeholders to secure high-quality development outcomes

• Represent the authority at planning committees, hearings, and meetings as required

• Mentor and support junior planning officers where appropriate

• Ensure applications are determined within statutory timescales and in line with national and local planning policy

If this role is of interest and you require more details please call 0161 470 5506 or email [email protected].