Principal Planning Officer – Major Housing Developments

Location: North West England (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: £50–£60 per hour DOE

Are you an experienced planning professional looking for your next contract opportunity?

We’re seeking a Principal Planning Officer to join a team in the North West on an initial 6-month contract, working on a portfolio of major residential developments, including large-scale housing schemes of up to 400 units.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning officer to take a leading role in complex residential applications, contribute to major development projects and work flexibly through a hybrid arrangement.

The Role

• Lead on the assessment and delivery of major residential planning applications.
• Manage large-scale housing developments of up to 400 units.
• Assess complex planning proposals against local and national planning policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and planning assessments.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, stakeholders and other internal departments.
• Provide expert planning advice and help drive applications forward efficiently.

About You

• Proven experience in a Principal Planning Officer or equivalent senior planning role.
• Strong experience handling major residential planning applications.
• Knowledge of planning policy, development management and relevant legislation.
• Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.

What's on Offer?

• £50–£60 per hour, depending on experience.
• Initial 6-month contract.
• Hybrid working for a better work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work on significant housing developments of up to 400 units.
• Estimated monthly take-home pay of £4,800–£5,600 after tax and deductions, depending on individual circumstances and working arrangements.

If you're an experienced planning professional ready for your next challenge and have a strong background in major housing developments, we'd love to hear from you.