The City of London Corporation is recruiting a Planning Officer (Design) for its Planning service's Design Team, based at Guildhall.
Advise on urban design and heritage conservation throughout planning and listed building consent applications, from early discussions to construction. You will negotiate design improvements and contribute to planning guidance, design guides and conservation area appraisals.
The work involves collaboration across planning, transport, public realm and sustainability, considering landscape, biodiversity, accessibility and inclusion.
Applicants should have relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in planning, urban design, building conservation or architecture. RTPI, IHBC or equivalent professional membership or eligibility is desirable. Digital literacy, customer service and the ability to manage demanding workloads are essential.
Complete the employer's online application, quoting reference OENV1473.
Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 23:59. The employer may close the vacancy early. Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 2 November 2026.
| JOB OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Exact Job Title: | Planning Officer (Design) |
| ROLE & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS | |
| Employment Type: | Full-time |
| Base Salary: | £50,860.00 |
| Date Posted: | 25/10/2026 |
| Valid Through: | 30/10/2026 |
| EMPLOYER | |
| Hiring Organization: | City of London Corporation |
| Employer Overview : | The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile, providing local public services and managing cultural institutions and open spaces across London and beyond. Its Environment Department includes the Planning service, where the Design Team advises on urban design, heritage and development. |
| SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS | |
| Education Requirements : | A degree or equivalent qualification in planning, urban design, building conservation, architecture or another relevant subject, or demonstrable relevant experience. Membership, or eligibility for membership, of RTPI, IHBC or another relevant professional body is desirable. |
| Experience Requirements : | Relevant experience in planning, urban design, architecture or building conservation, with the ability to advise on development proposals and negotiate design solutions. Digital literacy, customer service, adaptability and the ability to manage demanding workloads and deadlines are essential. No minimum number of years is specified in the advert. |
| APPLICATION & CONTACT | |
| Contact Name: | City of London Corporation — Recruitment Team |
| Email: | cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk |
| Application Link: | https://cityoflondon.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/job/Planning-Officer-(Design)/1473-en_GB |
