Overview
Join Buckinghamshire Council’s high‑performing Major Development Management team and play a key role in delivering some of the most significant development proposals in the area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to work on complex and varied schemes, develop their expertise and take real ownership of projects that shape places and communities.
What we offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working (minimum 2 days office‑based)
- Exposure to interesting, complex and high‑profile development proposals
- The opportunity to take ownership of projects and influence outcomes
- Opportunities to contribute to corporate projects and service improvements
- A supportive team environment with experienced colleagues
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities
- A positive work‑life balance
About the role
As a Principal Planning Officer, you will lead a varied caseload of major and complex planning applications, managing proposals from early engagement through to determination.
- Managing and determining major and complex planning applications
- Leading on Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
- Negotiating S106 agreements and planning obligations
- Engaging with developers, agents, stakeholders and local communities
- Representing the Council at appeals, hearings and inquiries
- Advising elected members and committees
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
- Contributing to service improvement and performance
You’ll work across a diverse area, including strategic growth areas, urban and rural environments, with exposure to a wide range of development types.
About you
You will be a confident and well‑organised planning professional with experience in development management. Applications are welcomed from those working in local authorities, consultancies or development organisations.
- Experience of handling major or complex planning applications
- A strong understanding of planning policy and the development process
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Highly organised working practices, with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including applicants and elected members
- Eligibility for (or membership of) the RTPI
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Equal Opportunities
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions. All unspent cautions and convictions must be declared.
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