Job Description
Principal Planning Officer (Contract)
Location: Central England (Local Authority)
Contract Length: 3 months initially, with potential extension
Rate: £50-£60 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategic planning applications, including high-level pre-applications, appeals, and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
- Manage a professional team of officers within the Development Management Team
- Drive corporate priorities, focusing on major regeneration projects, new housing, and town centre renewal
- Deliver objectives outlined in the Local Plan while working to develop the area’s future sustainably
Why this role?
- Strategic impact: You’ll play a key role in delivering long-term objectives for the Local Authority, including ambitious regeneration and infrastructure projects.
- Career growth: Working in one of Central England’s most exciting areas for growth and regeneration can provide valuable experience for any planner looking to further their career.
- Hybrid work model: Enjoy a flexible approach with a balance of office and remote working.
This could be an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on one of Central England’s most rapidly transforming Local Authorities. If you have experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and regeneration, this could be a great fit!
Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please contact myself James on 0208 0502 155 or alternatively, send me an email of your up to date CV on james.p@stonehouserg.com.
If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.