Principal Planning Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Cambridgeshire
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55 / hour
CATEGORY
Town Planning
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SKILLS

Planning Major Applications Project Management Green Belt Grey Belt Determination Sign-off Local Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Planning Officer

Cambridgeshire - 1 day on site

12-month contract - £50.00 - £55.00 - Full-time

Principal Planner - Major Projects

Are you ready to shape and implement major schemes in a highly sought after borough in the East of England?boroughs?

My client is seeking a Principal Planner to lead on major applications (100-1,000 units), including green/grey belt sites.

What you'll need:

  • Strong experience managing major applications (100+ units)
  • Confidence leading schemes through to determination
  • Sign-off experience is essential

Why apply?

  • Interesting and exciting pipeline of major projects - with a varied caseload
  • Supportive, friendly well-regarded team
  • Flexible working - just 1 day per week on site
  • Secure 12-month initial contract, with strong likelihood of an extension

Interested?

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