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Vivid Resourcing·11 hours ago
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Principal Planning Officer - West Midlands

West Midlands, United KingdomContractSenior · 10-15 yearsUrban Planner

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  • planning
  • development management
  • stakeholder management
  • caseload management

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What you'll do

  • Take on a major application caseload
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team
  • Manage a busy caseload
  • Work independently

What they're looking for

  • Strong experience at Principal Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer level
  • Proven experience handling major planning applications
  • Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
  • Strong communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently

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🏗️ Principal Planning Officer + Senior Planning Officer Major Applications | West Midlands| 6-Month ContractWe’re currently looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer or a Senior Planning Officer Major Applications to join a planning team in West Midlands on an initial 6-month contract, with an October start.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a major application caseload, while also providing guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team.The role:📍 Location: West Midlands⏳ Contract: 6 months💷 Rate: £45–£55 per hour📅 Start: October 2026🏢 Attendance: Weekly/fortnightly office attendance📋 Workload: Major planning application caseloadWe’re looking for someone with:Strong experience at Principal Planning Officer / Senior Planning Officer levelProven experience handling major planning applicationsExcellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development managementStrong communication, report writing and stakeholder management skillsThe ability to manage a busy caseload and work independentlyIf you’re an experienced planning professional available from October and interested in a role offering a competitive £45–£55 per hour, I’d be keen to hear from you.tommie.blashill@vividresourcing.com0161 470 5506

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Vivid Resourcing
West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Sourced from Vivid Resourcing's careers site·first seen 23 Sept 2026·last verified 23 Sept 2026·How we source jobs

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