Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in the search for a Senior Major Projects Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month contract (With the potential to extend). We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional who can demonstrate the qualities and potential to successfully deal with an interesting caseload of Major planning applications. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements. Weekly presence is necessary. (Further details and full job description available upon request) Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £50per/hour ...