https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--84c300ab-50d8-4592-ac51-85434b8e1c6c RSS feed for Principal Planning Officer at Carrington West. en-gb Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:58:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--84c300ab-50d8-4592-ac51-85434b8e1c6c https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--84c300ab-50d8-4592-ac51-85434b8e1c6c Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:52:57 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: 55.00-55.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | 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 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 solutions Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentations Self-motivated with strong initiative and workload management Proficiency in IT systems, including Idox Uniform and Microsoft 365 Advanced knowledge of planning legislation and development management practices Ability to ... Contract