27 principal planning officer jobs found

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management. This will be an initial 6-month contract with possible scope to extend.   We are looking for an experienced Planning professional with recent local authority experience and the ability to hit the ground running. We are looking for a candidate to deal with a range of major applications, including both major housing and non-housing applications.   Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of on-site and office presence once a week or fortnightly.   Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch at your earliest convenience to discuss.   It would be beneficial to have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in town planning and be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)   Carrington West Pay Rate -...

Our client, a key player in the planning sector, is currently seeking a Principal Planning Officer for a contract role within their busy team. This position is focused on major applications and requires a proactive and experienced planning professional to manage a diverse workload effectively. Key Responsibilities: Leading the assessment and determination of major planning applications Coordinating with various stakeholders, including developers, architects, and local communities Providing expert advice on development management and planning policies Overseeing the preparation of reports and recommendations for committee and senior management Ensuring all planning applications comply with relevant legislation and policies Supervising and mentoring junior planning officers Managing public consultations and representing the planning department at meetings and hearings Acting as a point of contact for complex and high-profile planning applications Job Requirements: Extensive...

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management    Nottinghamshire £50p/h   Initial 3 month   Job Ref - 63085   The council is looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to lead on the assessment and determination of complex and major planning applications within statutory timescales. Proven experience of working at Principal Planning Officer level within a local authority is needed for this position.   Role Specific ·Hybrid working ·37 hours per week   ·Hourly rate - approx. £50 per hour ·Local Authority experience.   Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £50ph     Please call Jayden Papy on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)    Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South East of England in their search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department.   This is a 6-month temporary opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer who has experience in plan-making and good planning policy knowledge. The council are working through Regulation 19 of their local plan and are seeking candidates with examination experience. Please note this role is offered on a hybrid working basis.   Accountabilities Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including: ·Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence. ·Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting. ·Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the...

Principal Planning Officer - Development Management    North West £50-55p/h   Initial 3 month   Job Ref - 63909   The council is looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to focus on all types of applications including majors and large scale majors too. This candidate needs to be able to hit the ground running.   Role Specific ·Hybrid working ·37 hours per week   ·Hourly rate - approx. £55 per hour ·Local Authority experience.   Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £55ph     Please call Jayden Papy on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed)    Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we...

Our client, a prominent organisation in the highways sector, is seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Manage a complex caseload of enforcement cases, conducting investigations into alleged breaches of planning control and taking appropriate enforcement action including the preparation of enforcement reports and notices. Support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement and Principal Planning Officers on a range of enforcement cases, ensuring they meet agreed performance targets. Respond to public enquiries about the organisation's processes and timelines for considering enforcement cases. Provide high-level stakeholder communication, keeping complainants and local councillors updated on case progress and outcomes. Contribute to planning enforcement appeals, assisting with the preparation and presentation of the Development Corporation's case in various appeal types, including Written...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the south west of England in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer (Seniors also considered); this will be offered on an initial 6 month contract basis.   The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. You will work with relevant officers both within the service, and across the Council and our partners, on a range of professional activities and projects, in line with service priorities and the Council's Corporate Plan. The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team.   Key activities: ·To assist with the preparation of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents dealing with specific areas,...

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Executive Director Finance & Commercial (Inside IR35) for a 5-6 month contract with office attendance typically 2-4 days per month with travel to offices in Liverpool, Doncaster or London The first duty of Government is to protect the public. Since 1782, the Home Office has led work to keep the country safe from those who seek to do it harm; in doing so, we make a vital contribution to HM Government's plan for a stronger, fairer, outward-looking and united Britain. The Home Office covers three systems Homeland Security, Public Safety and Borders, and Immigration and Citizenship. These systems work collaboratively to deliver our cross-cutting priorities, whilst providing increasingly efficient and secure services for the public. These are difficult areas that can rapidly change in the global environment we work in - this makes us one of the most exciting and stimulating government departments in which to work The Executive...

My client is currently seeking a Principal Enforcement Officer to join their team on a contract basis within the highways sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance and effective enforcement of planning regulations, while providing leadership within the Planning Enforcement Team. Key Responsibilities: Provide a leadership role within the Planning Enforcement Team, including the line management of junior team members, report sign off, and mentoring. Maintain a high level of stakeholder communication, updating complainants and local councillors on case progress and outcomes. Manage a complex caseload of enforcement cases, investigating alleged breaches of planning control and taking appropriate enforcement actions. Lead the preparation and drafting of enforcement reports and notices. Handle planning enforcement appeals, preparing and presenting cases on all appeal types, including written representations, hearings, and inquiries. Oversee any legal action required due to...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Building Safety Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The Senior Building Safety Officer position is to take responsibility for and co-operate with the Principal Accountable Person (PAP), Responsible Person/s and the Housing Asset Manager in relation to whole building safety by coordinating and assuring all building-related activities to ensure compliance with the requirements for the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated statutory and internal building safety management system requirements across the Council's housing stock. This position will coordinate access to quality information related to the development and maintenance of the Building Safety Case and Safety Case Reports and Building Assurance Certificates pertaining to high risk buildings including high rises and sheltered schemes and facilitate appropriate opportunities to support stakeholder training needs. To ensure...

Role: Quality Project Officer Position: Contract Location: Bridgewater, Somerset/Hybrid Days on Site: 3 days on site at Hinkley Point C Duration: Initially until Dec 2026 Pay: £275 (paye) to £373 (umbrella) The Role The role of the Quality Project Officer is to provide a Project Controls support to the Quality Department with primary focus on management of the departmental finances, KPI reporting and support to the Quality Lead Team. The Quality Project Officer is a full-time role which reports to the Quality Project Office Manager. The objective of the role is to develop and maintain a consistent set of reports to give management information and appropriate governance to provide financial management to support the Quality Lead Team on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Principal Accountabilities Pull together inputs for Monthly Project Reports & Project Review Report Maintain action registers for Quality Forum/Boards Azure Data Lake and Power BI integration for...

Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you're interested in assisting Local Authorities nationwide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar to the below (to name a handful) * Passenger Transport Manager * Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant * Home-to-School Transport Manager * Transport Strategy Manager * Senior/Principal Transport Planner * LEVI Project Lead/Manager * BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead * Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer * Development Control Officer * Active Travel Lead * ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest, or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an...

RE Teacher Start Date: February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time Reeson Education are supporting a secondary school in Sutton who require an RE Teacher on a full-time basis from February 2026. The Principal is looking to invite an enthusiastic RE Teacher with vision and expertise to join the school from February 2026. The School - RE Teacher - Secondary School - Sutton - February 2026 'Good' secondary school based in Sutton Rich diverse culture that is warm, supportive, and positive. First-class facilities for learning, with up to date teaching methods and innovative techniques Pupils develop their interests and strengths both inside and outside the classroomThe Role - RE Teacher - Secondary School - Sutton - February 2026 The RE Teacher will be responsible for providing a friendly, stimulating, and inclusive environment in which every student can develop academically, socially and personally. The successful candidate will be responsible for academic progress and must:...

Job Title: School Improvement Officer £400 Per Day Umbrella Location: Bristol (hybrid working) Contract: Temporary, Interim DBS: Enhanced DBS required About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Officer to support and challenge-maintained schools across the city, helping to secure high-quality education and improved outcomes for all children and young people. This is a key system leadership role, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and partners to deliver effective school improvement, particularly for schools causing concern or within an Ofsted category. You will contribute to both strategic development and hands-on improvement work, ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory responsibilities while promoting strong, sector-led collaboration. As a School Improvement Officer, you will: Work directly with headteachers, principals and leadership teams to support school improvement in maintained schools Evaluate...

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Circuit Engineer to join their Engineering Design team within the Capital Programme and Procurement function. This is a key technical role responsible for delivering high-quality circuit designs and associated costings across OHL and diversion projects, typically operating at 132kV, 33kV and 11kV. You'll take ownership of designs from initial scope through to construction readiness, working closely with Project Managers, Electrical, OHL and Civil Designers, contractors and consultants. The role also includes acting as Principal Designer on allocated schemes and ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations, design standards and assurance processes. This position suits a technically strong circuit engineer who enjoys responsibility, mentoring others, and playing a central role in regulated network connection and customer schemes (both contestable and non-contestable). Key Responsibilities Produce below-ground and overhead circuit...

Role: Surveillance Programme Engineer (Periodic Testing) Location: Hinkley Point C Duration: Initial CED - 27/12/2026 (Rolling 12 monthly thereafter) Day Rate: £270 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // £366 p/d Umbrella Few projects in the UK offer the scale, technical depth, and long-term legacy of Hinkley Point C. As the project moves deeper into Pre-Operations, they're now looking to strengthen the team responsible for ensuring the plant enters service safely, reliably, and to world-class standards. This is a technically rich role sitting at the heart of the Pre-Operations function, focused on the development and delivery of the Periodic Testing Surveillance Programme - a cornerstone of safe, compliant nuclear operations. The Opportunity As a Surveillance Programme Engineer (Periodic Testing), you'll support the Pre-Operations Surveillance Programmes Lead in shaping how the station will test, verify, and assure its plant and equipment throughout its operational life....

Interim Head of Housing Technology - Royal Borough of Greenwich Salary: £500 Per Day Hours: 35 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 6 Month Location: The Woolwich Centre, SE186HQ Job Details To be jointly responsible to the Senior Assistant Director of Resources and the Director of Housing and Safer Communities, delivering (and ensuring proper governance of) a roadmap of technology-centric change and management of the Housing IT team. Providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of Housing Technology functions, ensuring that core housing systems and technologies are robust, secure, and continuously improved in alignment with council priorities. This role will lead the development of innovative digital solutions that enhance service delivery, drive transformation, and maximise value for money. The postholder will shape and deliver a forward-thinking technology roadmap, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate...

Freelance Project Manager required to manage and run a £10m new build industrial/logistic unit along with associated offices, carparking and service areas, project will be a circa 40 week programme. As the principal lead and point of contact for the scheme you will be responsible for dealing with the stakeholders and managing their expectations, manage the site team consisting of site manager, design manager and commercial team aswell as all associated subcontract packages and all planning, programming and design coordination. Other responsibilities will also involve the chairing of client/subcontractor meetings and providing progress reports to senior management team Current/previous employment track record as a Project Manager delivering new build industrial/logistic unit schemes will be a mandatory requirement aswell as current CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid certificates as without this no application will be considered Project is due to commence circa end February 2026

Principal Assistant (SharePoint Analyst or Designer) The Hague, NL / Hybrid (50% on-site) 9 Month Initial Contract €55-60 per hour (Ltd Company) NATO Secret Clearance Duties and Responsibilities - SharePoint Redesign Duties and Responsibilities: SharePoint Redesign and Service Line Site Harmonization Support the Service Line in redesigning the main SharePoint portal and harmonizing all subordinate SA and area pages. Map current sites and content, propose an improved information architecture and navigation, and agree this with the Service Line leadership. Engage each SA Head (or nominated focal point) through short structured sessions to capture requirements, define page structure, and validate final layouts. Implement modern SharePoint pages, libraries, lists, and navigation in line with agreed standards (naming conventions, permissions, templates, and views). Clean and migrate content from legacy pages/libraries to the new structure, removing duplicates and obsolete material...

Freelance Design Manager - Main Contractor Background Day Rate: £300-£400 (DOE) Contract: Freelance Location: East London - Site Based We are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager with a Tier 1 Main Contractor background to support a contractor on a live construction project. Candidates must have previously worked for a Tier 1 main contractor and be able to bring robust processes, structure, and best practice to the role. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams Manage and discharge planning conditions and technical approvals Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, supporting Principal Designer duties where required Coordinate and manage Section 278 (S278) works and approvals with local authorities Review design information for buildability, programme, cost, and risk Maintain and manage design programmes, ensuring timely issue of...