At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing developer contributions and planning obligations.
- Company: Join a dynamic London-based local authority focused on urban development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £45-55 per hour with a 6-month contract.
- Other info: Opportunity to enhance skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban planning and infrastructure in a vibrant city.
- Qualifications: Degree in planning or related field; leadership experience in town planning required.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
Overview
Carrington West is assisting a London‑based local authority client in the search for a Developer Contributions Team Leader and/or Principal (S106) on a 6‑month contract.
Team Leader Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain performance targets for a team
- Line management including performance development and any action
- Develop and deliver service improvements related to planning obligations
- Provide support and advice to the team on complex planning obligation matters and support their development
- Support the team with negotiations with developers to regularise breaches or underperformance on planning obligations
- Experience of enhancing the use of Exacom
- Collaborate with Finance colleagues to maintain robust internal controls
- Maintain good stakeholder relations
- Possess knowledge of infrastructure planning in a busy urban context
Principal Responsibilities
- Understand and manage viability‑related matters
- Re‑negotiate deeds of planning obligation, particularly in relation to amendments to the delivery of affordable housing
- Manage relationships with a range of stakeholders to assess non‑financial planning obligation matters
- Work with service areas and infrastructure providers to facilitate the expenditure of funds
- Interpret complex deeds and submissions
- Enhance the use of Exacom
- Produce report writing with clear recommendations based on professional judgement
- Deputise for senior managers
Qualifications
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in town and country planning or a related subject such as geography, environmental science, sustainability or geology
- In‑depth knowledge of the UK planning system
- Experience leading a team of professional officers/staff dealing with town planning and/or S106 and/or CIL and/or infrastructure planning matters
- Ability to hit the ground running in a leadership role
Compensation
Pay Rate – £45‑55 per hour
S106 Principal and/or S106 Team Leader employer: Carrington West
At Carrington West, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Our London-based team thrives on innovation and support, providing employees with opportunities to enhance their skills in a vibrant urban setting while making a meaningful impact on local infrastructure planning. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
