Park Avenue Recruitment
Principal Planning Officer
Principal Planning Officer at Park Avenue Recruitment, across the UK. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference 175764_1793225067
About the role
Flexible Working | Rolling Contract | Major Developments
Are you looking to join a genuinely supportive planning team that really welcomes contractors?
We're working closely with a fast-paced local authority planning team that is looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to support its Development Management service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work on interesting major applications but, just as importantly, wants to join a friendly and supportive team where contractors are genuinely valued and made to feel part of the service.
The Role
You'll manage a varied caseload of major planning applications, including:
- Major residential developments and other significant schemes
- Supporting the delivery of two major new neighbourhood developments
- Managing applications through the full Development Management process
- Providing planning advice on complex proposals
- Working closely with planning professionals and specialist advisors
- Liaising with developers, consultees and internal stakeholders
- Operating within a busy local authority planning team
The focus is on bringing in someone who can confidently pick up major applications, work collaboratively with the wider team and help keep key developments moving.
What's on Offer?
- Supportive, contractor-friendly team where interims are genuinely welcomed
- Flexible working arrangments
- Rolling contract with the potential for longevity
- Exposure to major residential and strategic developments
- Opportunity to work on two major new neighbourhood developments
If you are interested in this opportunity to join a great team on an interim basis and earn well then please get in contact on [phone removed] or email your CV to [email removed]
Reference: 175764_1793225067 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Park Avenue Recruitment
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