Principal Planning Officer

Surrey, England

£50 - £60 per hour

Full Time

Planning, Policy and Strategy

9 April 2026

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Principal Policy Planner

Remote Contract Opportunity

Are you a Principal Policy Planner ready for your next challenge?

I’m working with a local authority in the South East of England that is looking for experienced support within their Planning Policy Team to help progress a new Local Plan for a beautiful rural district.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the area, working on plan-making and supporting the authority as they move through the Local Plan process.

The role will involve:

  • Supporting the preparation and progression of a new Local Plan
  • Contributing to evidence base work and policy development
  • Assisting with consultation and stakeholder engagement
  • Working collaboratively with officers, consultants and stakeholders to keep policy workstreams moving forward

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong understanding of plan-making and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
  • Experience supporting Regulation 18 and/or Regulation 19 stages of Local Plan preparation
  • Experience working within local authority Planning Policy teams

Initial 6-month contract

Happy to look at Senior Officer level
High likelihood of extension (other interims have been continuously extended)
Competitive day rate – dependent on experience
Remote working

Interested?

Send your CV to [email protected]
Or call 07355 094736

I’m also working with several other councils across the South East looking for support in their Planning Policy teams, so I’d be happy to discuss other opportunities that might suit you.

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