Principal Planner

Job description

Principal Commercial Planner

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £450 per day Umbrella

Location: Central London

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Commercial Planner to support major property development and regeneration schemes across London.

Working from a client-side/landowner perspective, you will support major development opportunities, working closely with development partners, local authorities, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning appraisals for major development opportunities.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide planning advice throughout the development lifecycle.
• Engage and negotiate with local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Support planning policy, Section 106, CIL and S278 matters.
• Represent the planning function at senior stakeholder meetings.
• Manage consultants and support junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to maximise development and regeneration benefits.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong London planning knowledge and experience.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Experience working on major schemes from a developer, landowner or commercial property perspective.
• Understanding of the full planning lifecycle, including pre-application through to conditions and Section 106.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of development viability, urban design and transport planning.
• Experience managing consultants and/or junior staff.
• A relevant planning degree; MRTPI is desirable.

Apply now for consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English