Senior Development Management Officer

Barking & Dagenham

£40k - 55k per year

Full Time

Planning, Regeneration, Town Planning

28 June 2026

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Senior Development Management Officer (Town Planning)
East London | Hybrid Working
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Development Management Officer to join a high-performing planning team within one of London's most exciting regeneration and growth areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive Senior Development Management Officer to work on a diverse range of major and minor planning applications, regeneration schemes, and complex development projects within a fast-paced environment.

The Role
The successful Senior Development Management Officer will:
·Lead on complex Development Management projects, including pre-applications, applications, appeals, and planning policy work
·Prepare and present reports to Planning Committees, Members, and senior stakeholders
·Undertake planning assessments in line with Local Plan policies, regional frameworks, and the NPPF
·Manage a varied caseload while supporting junior team members
·Liaise with developers, consultants, statutory bodies, and local stakeholders
·Provide advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters

About You
To be considered for this Senior Development Management Officer opportunity, you should have:
·A degree in Town Planning or related discipline
·Eligibility for RTPI membership or equivalent experience
·Strong knowledge of planning legislation and Development Management processes
·Experience handling complex planning applications within a local authority or consultancy setting
·Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
·The ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment

What's on Offer
·£40,000 - £55,000 salary package
·30 days annual leave plus benefits
·Hybrid and flexible working
·Career progression opportunities
·The chance to work on some of London's most high-profile development and regeneration projects
 
If you are an ambitious Senior Development Management Officer looking for your next challenge or a DM Officer looking for a step up, apply today! You can call or email me on 02393 876 054 or [email protected] to discuss anything further.
 
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