Deputy DM Team Manager

Company: Carrington West
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

Deputy DM Team Manager Central London £55 per hour Umbrella

n Initial 3 Month Contract

Job Ref – 70256

n My Local Authority Client in London is looking to source an experienced Development Town Planner with leadership experience, to join their Planning Department, as a Deputy Area DM Manager.

n The Role:

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  • To assist the Team Manager in managing development across the Borough through the management and delivery of a high quality planning service, by managing an expert professional team within the Development Management Service
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  • To assist in the professional management and progression of pre-application discussions relating to a wide range of planning proposals in accordance with statutory requirements, the Council's policies and procedures, and national and local targets
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  • To deputise for the Team Manager where necessary. To clear reports for relevant committees and to present items at committee as required.
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  • To deal with delegated planning decisions.
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  • To support and deputise for senior officers in the delivery of town planning services including a customer focused service which maximises outcomes in relation to costs
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  • To manage a planning application caseload, including making recommendations and writing reports, handling appeals and giving planning advice in accordance with the Council's corporate core principles, service plans, financial regulations and standing orders.
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Job Description available upon request.

n Hybrid working offered, however some weekly office presence is needed/required.

n Please call Alfie Jacobs on 02394 314910 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: n alfie.jacobs@carringtonwest.com n planning@carringtonwest.com 

n Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026