Principal Planning Officer

Essex

£55 an hour

Full Time / Part Time

Town Planning

7 August 2026

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🚨 Principal Planning Officer – Major Projects & PPAs 🚨
📍 Essex (Hybrid)
💷 £55 per hour
💰 Approx. £5,300 take-home per month (depending on your individual tax circumstances)
📅 6-month rolling contract
🏡 Just 1 day a week or once a fortnight in the office

I'm working with a well-established Local Authority in Essex that is looking to bring in an experienced Principal Planning Officer to support their Major Projects team.

You'll be leading on a varied caseload of major applications, managing Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), negotiating with developers and stakeholders, and presenting complex schemes through the planning process. This is a great opportunity to work on high-profile developments while benefiting from an excellent hybrid working arrangement.

The role offers:
✅ £55 per hour
✅ 6-month rolling contract with strong extension potential
✅ Hybrid working – 1 day a week or once a fortnight in the office
✅ Interesting portfolio of major schemes and PPAs
✅ Supportive team environment

You'll need:
✔️ Strong Local Authority Development Management experience
✔️ Proven background dealing with major applications and PPAs
✔️ Excellent report writing, negotiation and committee experience

If you're considering your next contract or know someone who could be a good fit, get in touch for a confidential chat.

Reach me on 0161 470 5506 or email me on [email protected] 

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