Are you an experienced and ambitious town planner ready to shape the future of one of London''s most dynamic boroughs? Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are recruiting a Major Projects Planner to join Hackney''s high-performing Development Management team.This is a senior role for a planner who thrives on complexity and challenge. You will take the lead on a caseload of the borough''s most strategically significant planning applications, from pre-application stage through to appeal. Your work will involve negotiating with developers to deliver high-quality, innovative schemes and secure vital community benefits for the residents of Hackney.This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on the built environment, working collaboratively to achieve timely and effective planning outcomes.About the RoleAs a Major Projects Planner, you will be a senior expert within the team, responsible for managing complex projects and providing specialist advice. You will deputise for senior managers as required and play a key role in the team''s success.Your key responsibilities will include:Project Leadership: Taking lead responsibility for a full range of complex and strategically important Development Management projects, including major applications and appeals at Public Inquiries.Negotiation and Stakeholder Management: Working collaboratively with developers and stakeholders to resolve potential conflicts and negotiating to secure significant financi