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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy authority in Harrow. Are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Principal Planning Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 28/08/2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Harrow
Rate of Pay: £36.95p/h umbrella

Job Summary:
 

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead the preparation and management of planning performance agreements and pre-application discussions for strategic development proposals.
• To manage a caseload of strategic planning applications delivering significant levels of investment within the Borough and make recommendations to Planning Committee.
• To deliver an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.
• Assist the Team Manager (Major Applications) and deputise for the Team Manager (Major Applications) and other Team Managers in the development management service as necessary including the allocation of work and the signing of decisions as specified under the Scheme of Delegation.
• Attendance at, and presentation of evidence to, informal hearings and local inquiries as the Council’s expert witness and giving assistance to the Planning Inspector as required. Assistance at other Courts / tribunals on related matters
• Manage project and planning application teams created in association with area or site-specific planning and regeneration projects or programmes and ensure compliance with performance targets

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Principal Planning Officer or equivalent 
• Educated to degree level or professional qualification in a relevant Town Planning discipline.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI or equivalent professional body
• Experience of managing planning applications in project managed
  environments

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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