Senior Planning Officer

  • carrington west
  • May 15, 2026
Contractor Other

Job Description

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southwest of England in the search for a Senior Planning Officer; this will be offered on an initial 3-6 month basis, with the view to extend

We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to manage a caseload of Minor (Up to 10 dwellings) and Householder planning applications, including change of use and Section 73.

The contract offered is for an initial 3-6month duration with the potential to extend, the council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements.

A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management is essential. It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory.

Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour
Job Ref - 66316

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.