Principal Planning Officer

Cambridgeshire

£65 per hour

Full Time

Other, Planning, Town Planning

30 April 2026

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Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the East of England in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month rolling contract.


We have a great opportunity for an experienced planning professional who can demonstrate extensive experience in large scale applications, both residential and commercial, and a track record of managing Planning Performance Agreements.
 
To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management major applications officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and carry out weekly/fortnightly site visits.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £65per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 65040
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
[email protected]
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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