Principal Planning Officer

Midlands (England)

£50/65 an hour

Full Time

Town Planning

26 June 2026

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Principal Planning Officer
Midlands | Hybrid Working | Major Applications & PPAs

A Midlands-based Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Officer to support the Development Management team on a range of major applications and PPA schemes.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and supportive team handling a varied caseload of strategic and complex developments, with a strong pipeline of major applications currently in progress.

Key Details:
• Initial 6-month contract
• Competitive hourly rate DOE
• Hybrid working – office attendance required once per week
• Midlands-based Local Authority
• Flexible interview process

The successful candidate will have:
• Extensive Development Management experience within a UK Local Authority
• Strong background dealing with major applications and complex caseloads
• Experience managing PPA developments and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work autonomously and manage applications through to determination
• MRTPI preferred but not essential

If you’d be interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

 

If interested, reach me on 0161 470 5506 or email me on [email protected]

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