Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer on a long term contract. The successful candidate will support and take lead on one of the councils major complex projects, including the change of use of existing buildings into accommodation and mixed retail floorspace. The contract offered is for an initial 12-month 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 with site visits once a fortnight A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of Development Management within a Local Authority environment 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 - £55per/hour (Negotiable DOE) Job Ref - 59860 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: (url removed) (url removed) 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, b...