Principal Area Planner/Technical Planner

Principal Area Planner/Technical Planner Job Details | TfL, GLA or OPDC We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content View profile View profile View profile Search by Keyword Show More Options Loading... Department All Shift Type All Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Principal Area Planner/Technical Planner Apply now » Date: 14 Oct 2026 Location: Endeavour Sq/Palestra/WFH, TfL Corporate Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC Job Title: Principal Area Planner / Technical Planner Salary: Circa £58,000 Brand: 3 Reference: SF5685 Contract type: Permanent Location: Endeavour Square / Hybrid Application closing date: 20th October 2026 @ 23.59 External - All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. About the role Influence and shape new developments, local planning policy and area plans to meet key transport outcomes. To ensure TfL’s objectives and London Plan policies are met through TfL’s involvement in land use planning matters referred to the Mayor by local planning authorities and planning applications affecting the highways network referred to TfL directly by London boroughs. To lead the development and dissemination of best practice in relation to TfL's role within the planning process and work closely with officers in the GLA and boroughs and with developers on major applications to secure desired transport outcomes and mitigations and protect TfL assets. To support the GLA in the preparation and implementation of Housing Zones, area planning frameworks and masterplans to embed more sustainable travel patterns and ensure transport requirements and investment priorities are understood. Key accountabilities Lead TfL’s response on planning applications, undertaking as