Job Description
Principal Planner (Development Management) n East London n Rate: Negotiable n Initial 3 Month Rolling Contract n The Role n This is a delivery-focused role within a Strategic Applications team. We are looking for an experienced planner who can join the team and take ownership of complex applications with minimal supervision. n The successful candidate will be expected to progress a caseload of strategic and often contentious proposals through to determination, balancing timely delivery with robust decision making. n The caseload is likely to include: n ·Strategic planning applications and complex development proposals n ·Pre-application enquiries n ·Negotiation of planning obligations and contributions n ·Appeals and associated casework n ·Committee reports and presentations where required n ·Supporting junior planners on complex cases n We are looking for someone who: n ·Has at least five years' experience in development management n ·Has demonstrable experience dealing with strategic applications n ·Can manage complex and contentious cases independently n ·Has strong report-writing skills and can make clear, balanced planning recommendations n ·Can negotiate effectively with applicants, agents and other stakeholders n ·Has a degree in planning or a related subject n Please call Ryan Williamson on 02393 876226 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email RyanWilliamson@carringtonwest.com if you are short of time to chat. n Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis and at all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen to explore options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
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