Logo
Premium

Senior Planning Officer – London

Greater London, London

 

Tarson continues to support organisations responding to rising development pressures and future growth across London. Boroughs are experiencing increased activity driven by strategic housing demand, energy and renewables investment, and logistics‑led commercial expansion. These pressures are shaping the types of applications coming forward and influencing how teams structure their major projects work.

Key responsibilities typically include managing major applications, leading pre‑application discussions, and overseeing consultant teams delivering technical inputs. Employers are also seeking planners with experience preparing committee reports and supporting viability negotiations for complex schemes. This level of work often requires strong judgement, confident stakeholder engagement, and the ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary inputs.

London’s city centre intensification continues to create opportunities for planners who understand how density, transport capacity, and regeneration strategy interact. Boroughs managing high‑profile growth zones are refining expectations around design quality and cumulative impact, particularly in areas undergoing sustained transformation. Many teams look for officers who can operate effectively within these fast‑moving environments while maintaining clear communication with applicants and members.

Mid‑paragraph insights often reference how planners track regional trends, including regeneration corridors across the capital. Roles of this nature frequently align with broader development patterns, similar to those highlighted in planning jobs in South Cambridgeshire (https://www.planningjobs.com/planning-jobs-south-cambridgeshire), where strategic growth continues to influence recruitment needs.

Tarson works closely with employers across the region to identify upcoming opportunities, supporting authorities as they prepare for future recruitment cycles and long‑term programme milestones.

 

Apply for this job

Attach Document
View all jobs from this employer

Job Details

  • Location

    Greater London, London
  • Salary

    £52,000–£62,000
  • Contract Type

    Full time, Hybrid, Permanent
  • Job Level

    Principal Planner
  • Reference

    TPA181
  • Function

    Town Planning
  • Sector

    Private Consultancy
  • Specialism

    Consultancy, Development Management, Planning & Development