Principal Town Planning Consultant / Officer Home Counties £65-68 per hour - Dependant on experience Job Ref - 66671 Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in their search for a very experienced Town Planner to assist in delivering an application on behalf of the council for several thousand units extensive infrastructure and community facilities, in one of the region's most significant planning projects. The successful contractor will focus on the part of the scheme, delivered in partnership with developers, centred around progressing the first phase through Reserved Matters stages, initially focusing on infrastructure before residential delivery. Key Responsibilities ·Leading on Reserved Matters applications for a major strategic site ·Managing infrastructure and residential planning matters ·Liaising with developers, consultants, stakeholders, and planning teams ·Handling engagement with a highly vocal local community ·Attending key meetings and site visits as required ·Managing complex planning obligations and large-scale S106 requirements Candidate Requirements The client is seeking somebody operating above standard Principal Planner level, with strong experience in: ·Major Development Management projects ·Reserved Matters applications ·Large-scale residential or infrastructure-led schemes ·Stakeholder and community engagement ·High-profile and politically sensitive developments Experience with garden communities or strategic urban extensions would be highly beneficial. Contract Details ·Initial 6-month contract, likely extending to 12 months ·Rate guide: £65-68 per hour ·Likely Inside IR35, although strong Outside IR35 candidates will still be considered ·Expected start date: June / August 2026, with flexibility for the right candidate Working Arrangements The team typically attends the office once per week, although this role could potentially reduce to once per fortnight. Attendance at key meetings and regular site visits will still be expected. Please call Ben Hitchman on 02393 876096 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: ben.hitchman@carringtonwest.com planning@carringtonwest.com 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.