Principal Development Management Planner
North London Borough | £50-£60 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Contract Details
- Initial 3-month contract.
- Strong likelihood of extension and ongoing work.
- £50-£60 per hour DOE, negotiable for the right candidate.
- Hybrid working available.
- Immediate interviews and quick start preferred.
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