Senior Planning Officer

Job Description

Planning Officer – Stockport

Contract Type: Temporary – Initial 6-Month Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days per week office presence preferred

Location – Stopford House Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Principal / Senior Planning Officer to join our planning team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a professional with extensive experience in major-scale developments within local authority settings.

You will take the lead on complex planning applications, contribute to strategic planning initiatives, and provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders. Your work will help shape sustainable communities and deliver high-quality development outcomes.

• Lead and manage major planning applications, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Provide expert planning advice to elected members, developers, and the public.
• Prepare and present reports to planning committees and other forums.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in town planning, with significant exposure to major-scale developments.
• Proven experience working within a local authority planning department.
• RTPI membership or eligibility. Desired.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at abbiek@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.