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Contract

Principal Planning Officer

Carrington West
West Yorkshire
money-bag £50.00 - £55.00/hour
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225623309

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the North of England in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 3 month contract (Extensions likely).
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional who can demonstrate the qualities to hit the ground running and successfully manage a caseload of  multiple large scale Residential Schemes (circa. 100 units) as well as mixed used retail and commercial schemes.
 
To apply for this role, 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 candidate must demonstrate good technical knowledge and understanding of relevant planning legislation and national guidance. Experience of working in a rural area would also be desirable and being MRTPI will be looked upon favourably though is not necessary.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £55per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 69184
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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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 can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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