Senior Planning Officer

England

£45 - 50 per hour + Hybrid Working

Full Time

Town Planning

25 November 2026

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Senior Planning Officer - Development Management
Location: North West England
Rate: £45-50 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Length: 6 months
Job Reference:70621
Carrington West are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior or Principal Planning Officer to join a local authority in the North West on a 6-month contract. This role sits within the Development Management team and will involve handling a varied case load of planning applications, from complex minors to majors . This will be alongside helping other more junior staff in the authority, acting as a point of referral where necessary.
They would ideally like the successful candidate to work closely with the team ,and be in the office 1-2 times a week.
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage planning applications from pre-application stage through to determination and enforcement
·Provide technical planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
·Support junior members of the team and contribute to service development
·Ensure compliance with planning conditions and investigate breaches
·Assist officers with research, analysis, and monitoring
·Present applications at Planning Committee meetings where needed
 
This is a full-time contract role offering competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to contribute to a progressive planning service. Immediate start available.
 
Please call Ryan at Carrington West on 02393876226 for more info or to discuss your situation
 
 

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