Principal Development Manager Officer

Job Title: Principal Development Management Officer Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a forward-thinking regeneration and development organisation in their search for a Principal Development Management Officer to join their team in one of London's key growth areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Development Management Officer to join a fast-paced and high-performing Development Management team, recognised for delivering best-in-class planning services. You will play a key role in shaping major regeneration and development projects across the borough. THE ROLE As a Principal Development Management Officer, you will lead on a wide range of Development Management projects, including complex major applications and strategically significant schemes. You will be responsible for managing projects from pre-application through to determination and appeals, while working closely with senior stakeholders, elected members, and multidisciplinary teams. This role will position you as a key contributor within the organisation as a Principal Development Management Officer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Leading on complex major planning applications and strategic developments * Managing pre-application, application, and appeal work * Preparing and presenting reports to Planning Committees, Cabinet, and Members * Undertaking high-quality planning assessments in line with policy and legislation * Managing a complex workload across multiple projects * Liaising with internal teams, stakeholders, and external bodies * Supporting and mentoring junior staff and contributing to team leadership * Providing technical advice to the public and stakeholders * Contributing to spatial planning and policy development where required WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline * MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership * Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and Development Management * Experience managing complex and large-scale planning applications * Ability to lead projects and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience mentoring or managing junior staff * Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities * A proactive, solutions-focused, and customer-oriented approach WHAT'S ON OFFER * Competitive salary plus benefits * 30 days annual leave plus pension * Hybrid working (minimum two days in the office) * Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration schemes * Collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking team environment * Strong career progression opportunities within a leading organisation Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at