Principal Development Manager Officer
hace 11 días
London
Job Title: Principal Development Management Officer Job Title:Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Barking, London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the appointment of an experienced Principal Development Management Officer to join a high-performing and fast-paced Development Management Team in one of London's most significant growth areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially aware planning professional to contribute to a forward-thinking service recognised for delivering best-in-class performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-led approach, alongside a clear commitment to high-quality customer service. The Role Working within the Development Management function, you will play a key leadership role in delivering complex and high-profile planning projects. You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues across planning, transport, infrastructure, and design functions, as well as elected members and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead on a wide range of Development Management and Spatial Planning projects, including pre-application advice, planning applications, and appeals * Manage complex major and strategic applications of regional and national significance * Represent the organisation at hearings, public inquiries, and examinations * Prepare and present high-quality reports and briefings to committees, elected members, and senior stakeholders * Undertake robust planning assessments in line with the Local Plan, regional strategies, and national policy frameworks * Manage a complex personal caseload while supporting workload distribution across the team * Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to team development and performance * Engage with developers, stakeholders, and the wider community to support high-quality development outcomes * Provide expert advice on conservation, listed buildings, ecology, and tree preservation matters * Deliver professional guidance to the public and stakeholders, including in challenging or sensitive situations About the Team The Planning function has undergone significant transformation, with a focus on delivering a commercially aware, efficient, and customer-focused service. The team operates in a dynamic environment, supporting ambitious regeneration and growth objectives. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience & Knowledge • Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with eligibility for professional membership (e.g. RTPI), or working towards accreditation * Strong working knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and practice * Proven experience handling complex planning applications and major developments * Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff * Demonstrable ability to innovate and improve service delivery * Understanding of how legislative and policy changes impact planning services * Experience working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities * Strong IT skills, including use of standard office and planning systems Additional Information • Competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days annual leave and pension * Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two office days per week Interested?