Principal DM Planning Officer

Greater London

£55 - 60 per hour + Hybrid Working

Full Time

Town Planning

12 November 2026

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Principal Planner (Development Management)
East London
Rate: Negotiable
Initial 3 Month Rolling Contract
The Role
This is a delivery-focused role within a Strategic Applications team. We are looking for an experienced planner who can join the team and take ownership of complex applications with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will be expected to progress a caseload of strategic and often contentious proposals through to determination, balancing timely delivery with robust decision making.
The caseload is likely to include:
·Strategic planning applications and complex development proposals
·Pre-application enquiries
·Negotiation of planning obligations and contributions
·Appeals and associated casework
·Committee reports and presentations where required
·Supporting junior planners on complex cases
We are looking for someone who:
·Has at least five years' experience in development management
·Has demonstrable experience dealing with strategic applications
·Can manage complex and contentious cases independently
·Has strong report-writing skills and can make clear, balanced planning recommendations
·Can negotiate effectively with applicants, agents and other stakeholders
·Has a degree in planning or a related subject
Please call Ryan Williamson on 02393 876226 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email [email protected] if you are short of time to chat.
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis and at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen to explore options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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