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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority based in East London, are looking for an experienced Principal Planner to join their team and play a crucial role within their Planning and Public Protection directorate. 

Position: Principal Planner
Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (Feb 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• Through the application of Development Management skills, make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the borough through the innovative and practical development of proposals for planning permission to ensure that growth and regeneration in the borough is delivered in line with the Local Plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the determination of a caseload of planning applications and other matters to the required standard within statutory timeframes.
• Responsibility for ensuring planning fees and other sources of income are correctly calculated and processed for your caseload. 
• Provide pre-application advice on a range of development proposals, the complexity of which will rise with progression through the career grade from simple to more complex proposals and projects.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation - Essential. 
• A fully RTPI accredited degree and 1 year relevant experience OR A non-accredited planning or non-planning degree and 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

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 james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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