Major Projects Planner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1-year contract with a local authority

Summary

As a Major Projects Planner on a 1-year contract with a local authority you will serve as a senior expert within the team managing complex projects and providing specialist advice. You will deputize for senior managers when needed and play a crucial role in the teams success.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership: Lead complex and strategically important Development Management projects including major applications and appeals at Public Inquiries.
Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and negotiate significant financial and community benefits through S.106 legal agreements.
Expert Advice & Communication: Serve as the Councils senior expert spokesperson on Development Management issues prepare and present high-level reports and represent the Council at committees and public forums.
Team Contribution: Mentor junior staff contribute to team performance management and help develop a positive customer-friendly planning service.

Essential Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years knowledge of the legislative policy and procedural frameworks within which the planning service operates.
Extensive post-qualification experience in Development Management.
Proven experience negotiating on complex applications to secure community benefits.
Experience mentoring staff.

Essential Qualification Required

Post-Graduate qualification in Town Planning.
Membership of or eligibility for the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Additional Information

The role closes on 18th October 2025 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

As 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 teams success

Required Education:

Qualifications: You must hold a Post-Graduate qualification in Town Planning and have membership of or be eligible for the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

1-year contract with a local authority SummaryAs a Major Projects Planner on a 1-year contract with a local authority you will serve as a senior expert within the team managing complex projects and providing specialist advice. You will deputize for senior managers when needed and play a crucial role...