https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--f7d4456c-c255-491b-8dc3-2c1d90340b3d RSS feed for Principal Planning Officer at Carrington West. en-gb Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:20:14 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--f7d4456c-c255-491b-8dc3-2c1d90340b3d https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-planning-officer-carrington-west--f7d4456c-c255-491b-8dc3-2c1d90340b3d Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:52:28 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 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 discipline, and have the eligibility for members... Contract