Our client is looking to recruit a Principal Planner for a contract in Cambourne/Cambridge. Principal Planner Infrastructure Projects (TWAOs and NSIPs) Location: Cambourne/Cambridge Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office) Inside IR35 Start Date: 1 June 2025 Contract Length: 12 months with potential to extend (Maternity Cover) Key Responsibilities: Lead on complex infrastructure planning projects including TWAO and NSIP schemes. Project manage the end-to-end infrastructure planning project process, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, evidence preparation, and public inquiries. Represent the shared planning service in high-level meetings with applicants, statutory consultees, elected members, legal counsel, and external stakeholders. Coordinate internal and external inputs across planning, transport, environment, legal and other technical services. Support policy alignment with Local Plans, National Policy Statements (NPS), and government infrastructure priorities. Skills and Experience: Strong project management skills, including proven experience of leading complex infrastructure planning projects under the TWAO and NSIP regulatory regimes from inception to decision (Essential) Excellent understanding of UK planning legislation and policy, including the Planning Act 2008 and TWA 1992.particularly the Planning Act 2008, TWA 1992, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, and Localism A...