15 principal planning officer jobs found

Principal Planning Officer | Local Authority | London Marks Consulting Partners are working with a London local authority to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their planning team. This is a senior-level position suited to a planning professional ready to take ownership of a varied and complex caseload, lead on major and strategic projects within the borough, and provide authoritative planning advice to internal teams, stakeholders, and external applicants. To be considered, you will need: * MRTPI qualification * Proven experience in a planning role within a local authority environment * Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy * Experience managing complex and major planning applications * The ability to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract (then rolling).   We are looking for an experienced planner who is able to hit the ground running and be capable of working with minimum supervision, efficiently managing your workload and making a real contribution towards quality decision making.   Accountabilities ·Lead on major and strategic planning applications ·Champion design excellence and compliance with national and local policies ·Drive innovation in dealing with major planning applications ·Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, and stakeholders   Experience ·Significant experience working within a local planning authority or a relevant private sector planning business ·Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of planning applications ·Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 3-month contract.   The successful candidate will manage a full range of development management duties and look after a  caseload of applications including large Major and Strategic schemes. Including, residential developments and mixed use schemes. Cases will include overseeing a backlog of planning applications as well as the management of live applications within the statutory time frames. Experience of preparing and attending committees are a must.   To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have significant experience in successfully assessing and advising on a variety of planning applications, and good fundamental and...

Principal Planning Policy Officer Southeast £68 p/hour   Job Ref - 66199   My client is looking to source an experience Town Planner, who has experienced at Principal level, to lead on drafting site allocation policies for the chosen housing and employment sites for their upcoming Reg 19 Local Plan.   My client is also looking for the successful Tow Planner, to assist with reviewing Strategic Policies for the Local Plan and the other necessary documents required to accompany a Reg 19 consultation.   Experience of drafting allocation policies is essential.   Role: Principal Planning Policy Officer Duration: 3 months initially Rate: £68 per hour Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (flexible)   Hybrid working offered - ideally 2 days in the office initially, but 1 in the office will be considered - please let us know what working pattern you can offer. Carrington West Pay Rate - £68 per/hour   Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Project Support Officer to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force. Contract: Temporary ongoing until at least March 2027 Rate: £14.10 per hour Location: Fully Remote, very occasional travel expense paid by the force Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours 7am to 7pm flexible **Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you must have resided within the UK for a minimum of 5 years** The principal responsibility of the Alliance Programme Officer is to providing effective and efficient programme support to programme managers in line with Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) methodology. This will require a thorough understanding of the interdependencies between the projects that make up a programme of change and the ability to co-ordinate interdependencies as necessary. The post holder implements all specialist guidance and procedures that adhere to the programme governance,...

Job Title:  Senior Climate Change Officer (Electrical) Location: Dunoon Pay Rate: 30k-38k DOE Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Temporary- 6 months initially Hours: 35 hours per week Main Responsibilities: Plan and coordinate delivery of statutory inspection, capital, and electrical/climate-related programmes to ensure compliance and best value. Act as Contract Administrator/Principal Designer, managing projects from procurement through to completion, including documentation and stakeholder liaison. Deliver high-quality electrical and energy-related services, ensuring safety, efficiency, and fit-for-purpose public buildings. Manage and monitor project progress, including site inspections, surveys, reporting, and coordination with internal/external stakeholders. Lead electrical design and technical delivery, including specifications, drawings, compliance with standards, and certification processes. Ensure statutory and legislative compliance, maintaining up-to-date asset data, maintenance...

Principal Building Control Officer Local Authority Contract | Full Time | £80 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: Essex Are you an experienced and qualified Building Control professional ready to step into a leadership role? we are working with a Local Authority in Essex who are seeking a Principal Building Control Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, playing a key role in delivering high-quality Building Control services across the district. The Opportunity Working closely with the Building Control Manager, you will lead on a variety of complex applications and provide technical expertise while supporting and supervising a dedicated team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role combining office-based work, site inspections, and leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Conduct site inspections and plan checking (1 day on-site per week) * Assess a wide range of Building Control applications aligned with your accreditation *...

Company Description Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.  Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions. Job Description As a Principal EC&I Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering some of our most exciting and complex projects. You’ll provide technical leadership across Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) disciplines, supporting a diverse portfolio of high-impact programmes. 🔑 Key Responsibilities 🔹 Technical Leadership 🧠 Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems and projects 🏗️ Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale projects and support project...

My client is a leading Civil Engineering Contractor that operates primarily in South Wales and the Southwest. They are looking for two Project Managers currently for the following; * A major highways project in Gloucester where they are subcontractors delivering several large and heavy structures along a 5 kilometre route of new road. * A major flood defence project in Bridgwater where they are delivering FRC works for the main structure The successful candidates will have a high level of technical experience and knowledge of temporary works, structural steel, formwork and reinforced concrete structures. *The company are open to considering candidates seeking both permanent and contract opportunities. The Role Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the management, organisation, and successful delivery of this complex construction project. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within...

My client is a leading Civil Engineering Contractor that operates primarily in South Wales and the Southwest. They are looking for two Project Managers currently for the following; * A major highways project in Gloucester where they are subcontractors delivering several large and heavy structures along a 5 kilometre route of new road. * A major flood defence project in Bridgwater where they are delivering FRC works for the main structure The successful candidates will have a high level of technical experience and knowledge of temporary works, structural steel, formwork and reinforced concrete structures. *The company are open to considering candidates seeking both permanent and contract opportunities. The Role Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the management, organisation, and successful delivery of this complex construction project. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within...

Job Title: High Voltage Estimator Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months (Possibility of a permanent position) Pay: £37,392 - £44,100 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 -5pm (Hybrid) Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges As the HV Estimator, you will have expert knowledge of the tendering process whilst being capable of dealing with a wide range of cost-planning activities. You will have the ability to perform detailed reviews of technical drawings and associated documentation and be responsible for both the creation and analysis of cost plans and risk profiling for a wide range of HV construction projects, including full measurement and detailed rating exercises. You will also be capable of easily visualising outline designs, drawings and specifications. Regular national travel. Flexibility required to suit the needs of the business. Projects will range from small one-off network connections to complex, multi-faceted...

CONFIDENTIAL CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVE (CPO) Ultra-High Net Worth Principal / UK & Global Travel Location: London & Global Travel (Oxfordshire-based) Contract: Full-Time Contractor Agreement Compensation: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits PSM are recruiting an experienced Close Protection Operative (CPO) to join a dedicated private security team supporting an Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) Principal. This is a high-trust, discreet position requiring exceptional professionalism, operational awareness, and flexibility. The role combines executive protection and residential security, with regular international travel. What You’ll Be Doing * Delivering close protection to the Principal and family across varied environments * Conducting advance work, route planning, and logistical coordination * Carrying out dynamic threat and risk assessments * Maintaining situational awareness and protective surveillance * Liaising closely with household staff and wider security...

Programme Consultant - Corporate Estate Transformation Newham Council | £750 per day | Hybrid Working Contract / Fixed Term | Immediate Start | RICS Preferred Reporting to: Director of Property & Estates Programme Value: £8m savings target Contract Length: Initial 12 months (extendable) Location: Newham (hybrid working) The Focus The Council's corporate estate comprises approximately 70 buildings, but the overwhelming majority of cost - and therefore opportunity - sits within three priority assets: Principal Office Building c. £7m annual running cost Approximately 60% vacant Current value estimated at £20-30m versus a £90m acquisition cost (2007) Two Town Hall Buildings These assets are the clear programme priority. While the wider estate will remain under review, this role is about securing the right decisions - and implementing them - for the assets that matter most. Purpose of the Role To take the external options appraisal, rigorously challenge and refine it,...

Bennett & Game are proud to be supporting a well-established regional civil engineering and utilities contractor with Design & Build capability. Operating across Yorkshire and Humberside, our client delivers high quality infrastructure and water sector projects for private developers, local authorities, water companies, an major blue-chip clients. Due to ongoing growth within their Yorkshire Water Framework, they are seeking a Principal / Senior Civil Engineer to join their integrated engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate civil and drainage design activities in line with client specifications and industry standards Manage the development of design solutions across all project stages, including feasibility, concept, and detailed design Oversee the delivery of design schemes and provide direction to design and engineering teams Review and check design outputs, including drawings, calculations, and reports, ensuring accuracy and quality Attend and lead...

Position Design Manager – Retail Banking Location London or Luton Office (Hybrid) Pay Rate £400 - £450 per day (outside IR35) Contract 12-24 months (ongoing portfolio) This opportunity would suit a Design Manager with proven experience delivering Retail Banking projects for a main contractor. The Role Following several major project wins, you’ll join a growing framework portfolio, taking responsibility for design delivery across multiple fast‑paced projects at one of the UK’s largest Tier 1 main contractors. You’ll work directly with the Technical Director and Principal Design Manager, playing a key role in shaping design strategy and driving delivery across a portfolio of Retail Banking projects. While the role supports a national Retail Banking framework, travel requirements are minimal, with site visits planned efficiently and very limited overnight stays. The Company One of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractors, operating nationally with a strong...