Principal S106 Officer

  • carrington west
  • Mar 11, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Carrington West are assisting a London based local authority client in the search for a Principal S106 Officer on a 9 month contract.

Responsibilities:
1. Understanding and ability to deal with viability related matters
2. Experience of re-negotiating deeds of planning obligation - particularly in relation to amendments to the delivery of affordable housing
3. Managing relationships with a range of stakeholders to assess non-financial planning obligations matters
4. Working with service areas and infrastructure providers to facilitate the expenditure of funds
5. Interpret complex deeds and submissions
6. Enhance the use of Exacom
7. Report writing with clear recommendations made on your professional judgment
8. Deputise for senior managers

It would be beneficial for the post holder to have a Degree or postgraduate diploma in town and country planning or relevant subject such as geography, environmental science, sustainability or geology; and have an in depth knowledge of the UK planning system.

The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running, who have experience in S106 and/or CIL and/or infrastructure planning matters.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour
Job Ref - 64911

Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.