I'm delighted to be supporting a Local Authority in the East of England, in the search for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Major Applications Team, on a minimum 9-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on a major residential development of 600-700 homes, working closely with developers and senior stakeholders through a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA).
You'll play a key role in negotiations, project management, and committee engagement, helping to drive a significant scheme through the planning process.
What you'll be doing
- Leading on a major residential planning application (600-700 units)
- Managing and negotiating Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
- Liaising with developers, internal stakeholders, and planning committees
- Overseeing the progression of major planning applications
Contract details
- Rate: £50 - £60 per hour
- Contract Length: Initial 9 months (very likely to extend)
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Hybrid working (site visits/committee attendance as required)
The experience required
- Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation and regulations
- Proven experience managing major planning applications
- PPA negotiation and delivery experience
Hit APPLY below to submit your CV for this role, or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about my other opportunities and market insights. I'd be more than happy to have a confidential conversation about your experience. You can also contact me at stephen@park-avenue.co.uk, 07561 806 0323 or 020 3976 1517.
Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with numerous Local Authorities across the UK requiring contractors from Planning Officer, through to Director level across Development Management, Planning Enforcement, and Policy teams.
