Senior Town Planing Officer

Senior Planning Officer - Development Management
Cambridgeshire
£45-50 per hour guide

Initial Contract to July 2027, with potential extension to November 2027

Job Ref - 69669

My Local Authority Client in Cambridgeshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on a long-term contract.

The successful candidate will have strong Development Management experience, including working on major and complex planning schemes, and will be confident managing applications through to decision.

The role will involve leading on complex planning schemes, negotiating S106 agreements, preparing and presenting complex reports and dealing with planning appeals, including informal hearings and planning inquiries.

The role offers hybrid working, with at least one day per week mandatory attendance in the office.

Key requirements:

Ideally at least 3 years' Development Management experience, including major schemes
Strong understanding of the Development Management process and planning policy
Experience negotiating S106 or equivalent planning obligations
Experience leading complex planning applications through to decision
Experience of planning appeals, informal hearings or inquiries
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Town Planning degree or equivalent
Ability to work effectively in a busy Development Management environment

Proposed start date: 19 October 2026

The contract is initially running to July 2027, with potential extension through to November 2027.

Please call Alfie Jacobs on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:

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