Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer

England

£45 - 60 per hour

Full Time

Planning

6 September 2026

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Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer - Home Counties
 
Carrington West are delighted to be a Local Authority client in the home counties with their search for an experienced Senior/Principal Planning Policy Officer to join the team.
 
This will be on a 3 month rolling contract.
 
The role would be to help with tasks to support the preparation and delivery of the councils new local plan
 
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
 
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
 
Rates are negotiable between £45 to £60 (DOE)
 
Job Ref - 68616
 
If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call our Town Planning recruitment specialists on 02393 876079 or apply here.
 
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.
 
 
 
 

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