Principal Planning Officer

Carrington West
📍 Essex, England, United Kingdom 💼 Contract - Full Time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

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

The Experience You Will Bring
·Strong interpersonal skills for persuasion, influence, and relationship-building
·Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic s...

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Job Details

  • Location Essex, England
  • Job Type Contract - Full Time
  • Category Business Operations Specialists
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 01, 2026