Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in The Home Counties in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. The role will be offered on an initial 6-month basis; a hybrid working arrangement is offered with a weekly presence required on site.
 
All successful candidates will be expected to have sufficient experience supporting a local authority Development Management teams and working on complex and major applications.
 
Responsibilities:
1.Processing and assessing major/complex applications (residential, commercial, mixed use, change of use, & conditions) which include new builds and flat developments
2.Dealing with S106 and Developer Contributions
 
The contract is offered on an initial 6-month duration with the potential to extend. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running, although are also considering candidates looking to take the next step in their career.
 
A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management is essential. It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £50 per/hour (Negotiable depending on experience)
 
Job Ref - 52636
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com

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