RQ1770527 – Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)
CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Walsall, West Midlands
RQ1770527 – Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) at CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Walsall, West Midlands, paying £9.00 - £37.00 per hour. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £9.00 - £37.00 per hour
- Location
- Walsall, West Midlands · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
17% below the typical rate for local government
Reference https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18035
About the role
Work Pattern: 37 hours per week, 09:00–17:30, Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Walsall, including Tuesday
PAYE Pay Rate: £35.94 per hour
Main Purpose:
Manage major and complex planning applications, planning enforcement and development management matters. Provide planning advice, make delegated decisions, prepare Planning Committee reports and support the Development Management team.
Typical Day:
- Manage major and complex planning applications
- Carry out site visits and assessments
- Negotiate with developers and agents
- Prepare and present Planning Committee reports
- Handle planning enforcement matters
- Provide pre-application advice
- Liaise with Councillors and stakeholders
- Support and mentor planning officers
- Deal with planning appeals and Public Inquiries
Essential Requirements:
- Strong Development Management experience
- Experience with major/complex applications
- Knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement
- Planning Committee experience
- Strong stakeholder and negotiation skills
- Relevant planning degree/postgraduate qualification
- RTPI membership or working towards accreditation
- Own vehicle/car for site visits
Reference: https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18035 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 28 Oct 2026 · Listed via CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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