Principal Planning Officer in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Principal Planning Officer
Contract: Until 01/02/2027
Rate: £55 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Location: Predominantly remote with occasional site visits (Doncaster)

We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to provide specialist planning advice across Development Management and Planning Policy services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of major and complex planning applications.

• Provide expert planning advice and support on policy matters.

• Support the development and review of planning policies, evidence documents and strategies.

• Advise on CIL/S106 matters and developer negotiations.

• Represent the organisation at planning appeals, examinations and hearings where required.

• Support planning enforcement and wider service delivery.

Essential Experience:

• Planning qualification to degree level and RTPI membership (or working towards).

• Local Authority planning experience.

• Experience with major applications, policy development and/or appeals.

• Strong report writing and communication skills.

• Previous supervisory experience desirable.

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. For further information, please contact Marika Powell at ARM.