Job title: Principal Planning Officer Salary: Dependent on experience and skills An introduction to our unique company… Waterman Aspen welcomes planners, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest development and infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen… You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Principal Planning Officer will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect: A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice Regular social events and volunteering opportunities Experience required… Essential: Experience of working in local authorities within a planning policy team. Minerals and Waste planning experience. Understanding and knowledge of planning policies and the local plan process. Up to date with planning legislation and guidance. Desirable: RTPI membership