Principal Planning Officer

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire (DN1) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Contract: Until 1 February 2027 Pay Rate: £38.13 – £41.92 per hour + holiday pay We're recruiting for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join a busy local authority planning team. This role involves managing a caseload of major planning applications, providing specialist planning advice, engaging with developers, contributing to planning policy, supporting enforcement, and representing the Council where required. ### Essential Requirements RTPI-accredited planning qualification (or equivalent) Full RTPI membership (or working towards it) Significant Local Authority planning experience Experience dealing with major planning applications Excellent report writing, negotiation and communication skills Ability to manage a varied caseload independently ### Compliance Requirements 2 years' referencing (all employment gaps verified) Photographic ID Right to Work in the UK Full employment history/CV with all gaps accounted for