Principal Planning Officer
London | Hybrid Working | £279 per day Umbrella | 5-Month Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a highly regarded London local authority on an initial 5-month contract.
Working within a busy Development Management team, you will play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth across a complex urban environment, managing major planning applications, coordinating appeals, and providing professional leadership to junior planning staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on complex and major planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and development proposals.
Negotiate and secure planning obligations, including Section 106 Agreements.
Coordinate the planning appeals process and represent the authority at Public Inquiries, Hearings, and Informal Hearings.
Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee and senior stakeholders.
Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support to junior planning officers.
Build effective relationships with developers, elected members, residents, and external stakeholders.
Support service improvements and contribute to achieving planning performance targets.
About You
Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.
RTPI-Membership (or eligibility for membership) is essential.
Significant Development Management experience, ideally within a local authority setting.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and planning appeal procedures.
Experience handling complex applications within a metropolitan or inner-city environment.
Excellent report writing, negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team objectives.
Contract Details
£279 per day Umbrella
5-Month Initial Contract
Hybrid Working
London-Based Local Authority
This role would suit an experienced Senior or Principal Planning Officer looking to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and ambitious planning service.
Principal Planning Officer | Senior Planning Officer | Development Management | RTPI | Town Planning | Planning Applications | Major Applications | Planning Appeals | Section 106 | S106 Agreements | Planning Committee | Public Inquiry | Urban Regeneration | Housing Delivery | Mixed-Use Development | Local Authority Planning | Stakeholder Engagement | Development Management Officer | Planning Law | Planning Policy | Strategic Planning | Place Shaping
If you're an experienced planning professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a London local authority environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration
