🚀 Principal Planning Officer

Contract: 6 Months

Rate: £50–£55/hour (Inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day in office every 1–2 weeks (flexible for strong candidates)

A Norfolk based council is seeking an experienced Interim Principal Planning Officer to support their Development Management team during a critical delivery phase. This is a hands-on interim role for someone confident in leading complex planning applications and contributing to strategic growth.

Key Highlights:

• Strategic housing and commercial development
• Infrastructure delivery including NSIPs and renewable energy projects
• Newly adopted Local Plan
• High-volume caseload across diverse development types

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead on large-scale and complex planning applications
• Provide expert advice on strategic development proposals
• Mentor and support junior officers within the team
• Manage appeals and associated planning matters
• Ensure high-quality, timely decision-making aligned with local and national policy

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in Development Management within a local authority setting
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and infrastructure delivery
• Confident communicator and skilled negotiator
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
• MRTPI desirable but not essential

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working with 1 day in the office every 1–2 weeks
• Flexibility for candidates based further afield
• Contract is inside IR35 , with rates between £50–£55/hour

If you would like to talk more about this opportunity, please get in touch directly with Ollie Jarvis on , or apply via this advert.