Principal Planner 013466

Principal Planner needed in  London Paying ref 013466 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Lead and manage major and strategic planning applications from pre‑application stage to final decision. Prepare, negotiate, and monitor PPAs and Section 106 agreements. Coordinate planning activity to support regeneration, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Provide authoritative professional advice to senior stakeholders, applicants, and partners. Mentor and support junior planning staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality outputs. Build collaborative working relationships across internal teams and external organisations. Apply up‑to‑date knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and guidance relevant to London. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.  Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared