https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--be81e528-5056-45d1-b1a7-81d6bd00a1fc RSS feed for Principal Planning Officer at Carrington West. en-gb Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:43:10 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--be81e528-5056-45d1-b1a7-81d6bd00a1fc https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--be81e528-5056-45d1-b1a7-81d6bd00a1fc Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: £55.00/hour | 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 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 management ·Experience in developing and managing projects or programmes of work   It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discip... Contract