Principal Development Manager Officer

Job title: Senior Development Planner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced Development Planner ready to play a key role in shaping one of London's most ambitious regeneration programmes? I'm working with a highly respected urban regeneration delivery organisation in East London that is looking to appoint a Senior Development Planner to support its expanding portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of large-scale, complex development projects that are transforming communities and delivering thousands of new homes, jobs, and infrastructure.

The Role

As a Senior Development Planner, you'll sit within a dynamic, multidisciplinary development team and take a leading role in managing planning strategy and delivery across a diverse pipeline of projects.

You will:

Lead on planning applications for major residential and mixed-use schemes
Provide strategic planning advice across multiple development sites
Manage relationships with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Support land promotion and site acquisition strategies
Navigate complex policy, viability, and delivery challenges
Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practice

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical planning knowledge with a commercial mindset and a passion for placemaking.

You will ideally have:

Significant experience in development planning (public or private sector)
Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale schemes
Strong understanding of the London planning system and policy landscape
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
RTPI accreditation (or working towards it)

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration projects with real social impact
Join a forward-thinking, delivery-focused organisation
Excellent career progression and professional development
Collaborative, purpose-driven working culture
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Interested?

If you're looking to step into a role where you can genuinely shape places and see projects through from vision to delivery, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed