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Title: Principal Planning Officer Contract: 5 months Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Role type: Full time Contract (Monday to Friday) Job Purpose To lead and supervise a team of planning and enforcement officers within the Development Management service, managing a diverse caseload of planning applications including major and strategic developments. The postholder will research, assess and report on the full range of planning applications and enforcement matters under the Planning Acts and associated legislation. The role includes preparing appeal statements, representing the Council at inquiries and hearings, presenting at Planning Committee, negotiating complex development proposals (including Section 106 agreements), and deputising for the Team Leader where required. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Supervision Supervise, mentor and provide professional guidance to planning and enforcement officers. Allocate and monitor workload across the team. Support officer development, training and performance management. Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence, including authorising reports and recommendations. Development Management & Casework Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, including major and strategic developments. Assess development proposals through site visits, policy appraisal and consultation responses. Draft high-quality, robust reports with clear and defensible recommendations. Negotiate complex applications, including securing financial contributions through legal agreements (e.g. Section 106). Validate planning applications and ensure statutory requirements are met. Maintain accurate records of site visits, meetings and decisions. Planning Enforcement Investigate alleged breaches of planning control. Lead and authorise formal enforcement action where appropriate. Instruct planning solicitors on enforcement and related matters. Prepare and present cases for prosecution where necessary. Appeals & Representation Prepare appeal statements, proofs of evidence and witness statements. Represent the Council at public inquiries, hearings and court proceedings. Present reports and respond to questions at Planning Committee. Attend pre-committee briefings and stakeholder meetings. Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service Provide professional advice to applicants, agents, members, residents and other stakeholders. Advise on planning policy, likelihood of consent and scheme amendments. Represent the Development Management service at cross-departmental and external meetings. Contribute to maintaining high standards of customer service. Service Development Contribute to service improvement initiatives and change programmes. Lead or participate in working groups aimed at continuous improvement. Manage external consultancy commissions (typically up to 25,000), overseeing quality and delivery. Qualifications & Professional Requirements Degree in Town Planning or equivalent relevant qualification. Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Essential Experience Significant experience in Development Management, including planning enforcement. Experience managing major or complex planning applications. Proven experience presenting reports at Planning Committee. Excellent working knowledge of current planning legislation and policy. Experience negotiating Section 106 agreements. Experience preparing appeal statements and representing cases at hearings or inquiries. Some knowledge of historic buildings and conservation areas. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent written communication, with the ability to produce concise and persuasive reports. Confident public speaker with the ability to present complex matters clearly. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Leadership capability and ability to motivate and support colleagues. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Methodical approach to detailed and procedural work. High level of IT literacy. What happens next? Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A Transport Planning and Highway Engineering specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in their Central London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most recognisable projects in Greater London such as Battersea Power Station and London Pavilion. You will be taking a leading role in a team of 20, managing these strategic projects, leading junior transport planners and working with the senior leadership team to develop client relationships. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Delivery Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes Provide expert transport planning input to support planning applications and development-led schemes Undertake and oversee junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TEMPro) Review highway and access designs to ensure compliance with local authority and national guidance Advise on active travel, public transport and sustainable transport strategies Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme and budget Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for developers, architects, planners and local authorities Attend and lead design team meetings, planning meetings and public consultations Support negotiations with highway authorities and planning officers Contribute to fee proposals, scopes of work and business development activities Leadership & Mentorship Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate transport planners Review technical outputs and ensure high-quality, commercially aware delivery Support the development of internal best practice and technical standards Essential Requirements Degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a development planning or transport planning consultancy Proven track record delivering transport planning support for planning applications Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, highways guidance and local authority processes Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Competence in junction modelling software (e.g. LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident client-facing professional with commercial awareness Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff effectively If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Job Title: Senior Head of Health & Safety Events Reporting To: Event Experience Director Function: Event Experience Direct Reports: 3 Location: London Bridge, with UK-wide travel Working Pattern: Hybrid working minimum 2 days per week in the office Hours: Office hours with flexibility required to support events Salary: £90,000 plus 10% performance bonus Role Overview Our client, an events company, is seeking a Senior Head of Health & Safety to provide organisation-wide strategic leadership for health, safety, wellbeing, and compliance across the company, its subsidiaries, and selected partner entities. This role sets the vision for a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture and ensures that all premises, people, and event operations adhere to the highest standards of legal compliance and risk management. The Senior Head of Health & Safety will oversee Event Safety, Security, Traffic Management, Medical functions, and Safeguarding across the client s event portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant, and resilient delivery during planning, build, live, and break phases. The role works closely with event planning teams, freelancers, contractors, and a wide range of external stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing and implementing safe working practices, reviewing and testing contingency plans, and coordinating with blue light services and local councils to deliver secure, compliant, and resilient events. A strong background in events and large-scale operations is essential. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Set and refine the organisational strategy for health and safety across offices, warehouses, event sites, and group companies. Act as principal adviser to the Board, Executive Team, and senior leaders. Lead the development of a unified safety culture built on collaboration and continual improvement. Policy, Governance & Compliance Continue to develop the Group Safety Management System (SMS). Lead creation and assurance of H&S policies for workplace, event, contractor, and incident management. Oversee group audit, inspection, and assurance across the organisation. Ensure compliance with Martyn s Law and building safety legislation. Workplace, Building & Facilities Health & Safety Provide strategic oversight of building safety and facilities-related H&S across offices and warehouses. Partner with the Head of Workspace & Properties to define responsibilities and governance. Oversee fire safety, maintenance-related risk, contractor management, and workspace assessments. Event Safety, Security & Medical Operations Take ownership of emergency response and crisis management for events. Work with the Event Experience Director on business continuity planning to ensure robust preparedness and resilience. Lead the Event Safety & Security Manager, Coordinator, and Medical Manager. Oversee medical governance, provider performance, and operational readiness. Direct family liaison and safeguarding practices in collaboration with the Event Experience Director. Oversee security planning with a focus on protective security measures and counter-terrorism. Maintain planning documentation, RAMS, contingency plans, and compliance with the Purple Guide, Green Guide, and Martyn s Law. Build and maintain strong relationships with Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs), blue light services, and local authorities. Traffic Management Leadership Lead the Traffic Planning Manager and Traffic Management Planner. Oversee traffic plans, road closures, sterile route design, and hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) deployment. Group-Wide Risk Management Direct risk assessments across offices, warehouses, events, and subsidiaries. Lead investigations and regulatory reporting. Ensure the organisation meets all legal reporting duties, including RIDDOR. Culture, Engagement & Training Champion health and safety training and induction programmes. Mentor managers and build health and safety capability across teams. Required Skills & Experience Essential Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety Diploma. NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum); NEBOSH Diploma preferred. Experience leading health and safety across multi-site organisations, including offices, warehouses, and events. Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, Purple Guide, Green Guide, traffic management, and medical governance. Proven leadership in large-scale event safety planning. Security management experience. Fire safety and environmental experience. Experience working with emergency services, SAGs, and regulators. Desired Level 4 Spectator Safety Safety Officer qualification. Experience supporting subsidiaries or partner companies. Training, mentoring, and coaching experience. Crowd dynamics and mass participation event experience.

Senior/Principal Development Management Officer Midlands 6 month contract (could extend) £50-55 per hour Ref - 64627 Carrington West are supporting a Local Authority client in the Midlands with their search for a Senior or Principal Development Management Officer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's Local Plan and Corporate Priorities through effective Development Management outcomes. . The Role Determining planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries in line with national and local policy Negotiating amendments, conditions and Section 106 agreements Investigating breaches of planning control and supporting enforcement action Preparing and presenting reports to Planning Committee Your experience Experience within a Local Authority Development Management team Experience handling planning cases appropriate to your level Strong report writing and communication skills Member of the RTPI If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion or email your CV to (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. If this role is not quite right, we would still welcome a conversation about other opportunities.

Senior & Development Management Officer Northampton Contract Depending on role Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a senior Development Management Officer and also a Development Management Officer. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Senior Development Management Officer £38.89 per hour PAYE or £50 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the Planning Policy function area. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Policy Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Principal responsibilities Policy: 1. Lead or assist on a number of projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support in developing policy, and other planning and design guidance, based upon appropriate evidence, involving stakeholders and the public in policy development and taking draft policy through formal adoption processes, including preparing for Key Decisions and Examinations in Public as necessary 2. Lead or assist in the undertaking research to provide a sound and up to date evidence base for policy development for both North Northamptonshire as a whole and for specified places as a key element of place shaping. 3. Lead or assist in projects to deliver local plan objectives, in relation to a topic or a spatial area 4. Maintaining a broad knowledge of the policy issues across North Northamptonshire and developing specialist knowledge in certain aspects according to business needs, preparing briefings for senior officers, managers and Councillors. 5. Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans. 6. To lead or assist in the facilitation of the preparation of public participation exercises and other forms of community engagement, including representing the Council at exhibitions and meetings 7. Maintain databases and monitoring systems. Analysing evidence and drawing out trends, patterns and characteristics for both the unitary area as a whole and specified places in need of policy development. 8. Providing policy observations on more complex applications for planning permission, advice to other Council departments, and working on corporate projects as required, including the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. 9. Preparing statements and other materials for appeals and prosecutions, and to appear as the Council s representative at inquiries, hearings and court. 10. Assist on work on Special Projects which may from time to time arise. 11. To write commissioning briefs and support the procurement of professional consultants to advise the Council on technical matters essential to support plan making. 12. To assist in developing the application of Information Technology in the planning policy process, including the Council s Geographical Information System. Development Management Officer. £31.20 per hour PAYE or £40 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 This role works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management and Enforcement. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Service. Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of Council s planning policy function, ensuring guidance is up to date by planning and participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required. Development Management and Enforcement: To implement the policies and procedures of the Council with regard to the management of development. Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals, in accordance with national and local performance targets. To investigate, assess and take appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the environmental quality and amenities of North Northamptonshire, and maintain public confidence in the planning system. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Gloucestershire? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! Our client is looking for Transport Professionals and Engineers with some experience and with a background in Highways Development Management, who will quickly understand the Gloucestershire context and can display their expertise and solid professional experience in achieving ambitious targets. The successful candidate will provide timely advice and recommendations to the Local Planning Authority making sure that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented. Provide direction and guidance to less experienced colleagues within Highways Development Management, so as to provide a proactive, effective and cost-efficient service. Provide a Highways Development Management perspective to the development of policy and strategy for the Local Transport Plan, and the Highway Authority. Facilitate economic sustainable development within the County in the context of the organisations. Key Responsibilities: Engage in pre-application discussions with Planning Officers, developers and consultants as appropriate. Provide HDM advice on the need for, and scope of, Transportation Assessments, Transportation Statements and Travel Plans, and to undertake an assessment of these documents when submitted in support of planning applications. Provide appropriate recommendations on highways and transport issues within agreed timelines to District planning authorities in response to consultation on planning applications including mitigation and developer contributions. Represent the Highways Authority at County and District Planning Committee meetings, and other stakeholder meetings, and site visits, to provide highways and transport advice in relation to planning applications and Local Plan spatial growth options. Negotiate Section 106 financial contributions to strategic infrastructure that supports the objectives of the Local Transport Plan. Instruct the Major Projects team concerning the design and delivery of Section 106 funded schemes. Instruct Legal officers to prepare and enter into legal agreements with 3rd party developers. Commission supporting services from transport consultants. Establish and maintain appropriate professional working relations with Elected Members. Prepare evidence and present the highway authorities case at planning appeals or Public Inquiries. Train and mentor junior members of staff. Line manage the development coordinator's and technicians within your geographic areas of responsibility. Personal Requirements: Substantial experience in a public or private organisation dealing with Highways development management issues. Substantial experience in Highways Planning and Development legislation. Experience of public presentation at planning committees and planning hearings. Experience of negotiating complex legal agreements. Experience of engineering design standards. Experience of using transport modelling applications. Experience of preparing reports for technical appraisal and public review. Degree in Civil Engineering, or relevant degree with compensatory knowledge, abilities and skill. Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £51,356.00 per annum