Principal Planner

We are looking for a Principal Planner this role will be: SW9 7AA

We are currently representing Lambeth Council, offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3‑6 months with a view to extending or offering a permanent position for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable and dependent upon experience.

• Work independently of the Area Team Manager, dealing with and leading on major and complex planning applications, planning performance agreements, development proposals or projects, including undertaking negotiations with applicants, prospective developers and representatives of other parts of the Council, carrying out research, and preparing and presenting all types of reports to senior stakeholders (including councillors and council meetings).
• Manage team members who undertake the receipt and validation of applications, ensuring they perform the function in line with correct consultations and that cases are handled within target times.
• Negotiate complex Section 106 legal agreements and other funding agreements contributing to the multi‑million‑pound income for the authority.
• Input into planning and site briefs for major development sites as required and act as a thematic lead for areas of strategic interest for the council.
• Provide area‑focused development management advice and information for a specific area of the Borough, establishing close working relationships with Regeneration colleagues to deliver corporate objectives through the planning process.
• Contribute to the development of a strategic planning function, including the review of the London Plan, local planning policy documents, and the formulation of new strategic policies and site proposals to promote the Council's regeneration framework and provide an integrated approach to planning, regeneration and development issues.

• Extensive experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications.
• Experience of negotiating planning obligations in respect of major and/or complex development proposals.
• An RTPI‑recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up‑to‑date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details. We offer a generous referral fee.