Principal Planning Policy Officer - Rail

Our client, a local authority, is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their team on a contract basis. This role will focus on the rail sector, specifically supporting the East West Rail central section between Bedford and Cambridge.
As a Principal Planning Policy Officer, you will be responsible for project managing the preparation of a site allocation, in response to the opportunity provided by East West Rail. This includes procuring and managing evidence bases, drafting the allocation and supporting documentation, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the development of the allocation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Procuring and managing a range of evidence bases to inform the draft allocation
• Drafting the allocation and supporting documentation
• Engaging with East West Rail Company, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the allocation is developed with a full awareness of relevant interests

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in Planning Policy, particularly within the rail sector

If you have a strong background in Planning Policy and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of rail infrastructure in the region, we want to hear from you. Apply now!