Role: Principal Planning officer
Ref: RQ
Pay Rate: up to £45.00 per hour PAYE, with flexible holiday pay
IR35: In scope
Hours: 37 hours per week
Length of Contract: 3 months
Location: Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JG
Working Arrangements: Hybrid must be able to commit to Mondays which are for team meetings
Principal Planning Officer – Strategic Development
Triumph Consultants are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to lead on complex, major planning applications and strategic developments.
This is a senior role requiring substantial Development Management experience, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage competing priorities across large-scale developments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage major planning applications, including strategic developments of 1,000+ units.
Oversee multidisciplinary project teams and complex development proposals.
Manage negotiations with developers, landowners, external partners and statutory bodies.
Prepare and present complex reports to Planning Committee and represent the organisation at public inquiries and formal hearings.
Lead on Section 106 agreements, planning obligations and infrastructure contributions.
Build strong relationships with elected Members, committee representatives and senior stakeholders.
Balance competing requirements, resolve complex planning issues and deliver practical, solution-focused outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
Chartered Member of the RTPI, with a relevant postgraduate planning qualification.
Significant experience in Development Management and leading major planning applications, ideally involving developments of 1,000+ units.
Extensive knowledge of planning legislation, policy, major applications and Section 106 agreements.
Proven experience working closely with elected Members, senior stakeholders and committee members.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing demands across multiple landowners and developers.
Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
Experience presenting cases at planning committees and formal public inquiries.
A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach, with the ability to learn from challenges and find effective solutions.
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
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Principal Strategic Planning Officer in Telford employer: Triumph Consultants Limited
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Triumph Consultants Limited Recruitment Team
