Principal Planning OfficerLondon Hybrid Working 279 per day Umbrella 5-Month ContractAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a highly regarded London local authority on an initial 5-month contract.Working within a busy Development Management team, you will play a leading role in shaping sustainable growth across a complex urban environment, managing major planning applications, coordinating appeals, and providing professional leadership to junior planning staff.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on complex and major planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and development proposals.Negotiate and secure planning obligations, including Section 106 Agreements.Coordinate the planning appeals process and represent the authority at Public Inquiries, Hearings, and Informal Hearings.Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee and senior stakeholders.Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support to junior planning officers.Build effective relationships with developers, elected members, residents, and external stakeholders.Support service improvements and contribute to achieving planning performance targets.About YouPostgraduate qualification in Town Planning.RTPI-Membership (or eligibility for membership) is essential.Significant Development Management experience, ideally within a local authority setting.Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and planning appeal procedures.Experience handling complex applications ..... full job details .....