Principal Town Planner - Major Projects

Principal Major Projects Planner
North London Borough (Hybrid Working)
Up to -60 per hour
Initial 6-Month Contract with Likely Extension

A North London local authority is seeking an experienced Principal Major Projects Planner to join their Development Management team on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead on a varied portfolio of major and strategic planning applications that are helping to shape the future growth and regeneration of the borough. Working within a busy and high-performing service, you will manage complex proposals from pre-application through to determination, providing expert planning advice to members, senior stakeholders, developers and local communities.

• Lead on a caseload of major and strategic planning applications.
• Manage complex residential, mixed-use, commercial and regeneration schemes.
• Negotiate planning obligations and planning conditions.
• Present applications and recommendations at Planning Committee.
• Provide professional advice to elected members, senior officers and developers.
• Support and mentor junior planning officers where required.
• Represent the council at hearings, inquiries and stakeholder meetings.

• Significant Development Management experience within a UK local authority.
• Proven track record of handling major planning applications.
• Strong knowledge of current planning legislation and policy.
• Experience presenting reports at Planning Committee.
• MRTPI qualification preferred, although candidates with substantial local authority experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding and high-profile caseload.

• Up to -60 per hour depending on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on significant regeneration and growth projects.
• Supportive and collaborative planning team.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or apply for immediate consideration, please submit your CV today or call Ben Styles on (phone number removed)

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