Principal Planning Officer

North London Borough | -5060 per hour | Initial 3-Month Contract | Likely Extension

A busy and well-regarded North London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Principal Development Management Planner to support a high-performing planning service through a sustained period of development activity.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload, including major residential, mixed-use and commercial applications, while providing technical expertise and mentoring support to junior officers.

• Managing a complex caseload of major and strategic planning applications.
• Preparing detailed committee reports and delegated officer decisions.
• Providing professional planning advice to applicants, stakeholders and elected members.
• Negotiating planning obligations and contributing to successful development outcomes.
• Supporting team leaders with mentoring, quality assurance and case management.
• Representing the Council at planning committee meetings, hearings and appeals where required.

• Significant Development Management experience within a UK local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of current planning legislation and policy.
• Experience handling major and complex planning applications.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• MRTPI qualification preferred but not essential for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

• Initial 3-month contract.
• Strong likelihood of extension and ongoing work.
• -5060 per hour DOE, negotiable for the right candidate.
• Hybrid working available.
• Immediate interviews and quick start preferred.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply with your CV or contact our planning recruitment team for further information.

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