Principal Planning & Infrastructure Officer (CIL & S106)

Principal Planning and Infrastructure Officer (CIL & S106) 

Location: Spelthorne Borough Council, Knowle  Green, Staines Upon Thames

Team: Strategic Planning

Salary: £50,410- £61,653 plus essential car user allowance

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible hours

Spelthorne Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented planner to join our Strategic Planning Team as Principal Planning and Infrastructure Officer (CIL & S106). With our new Local Plan adopted in March, this pivotal role will help shape the future of infrastructure delivery across the borough.

About the Role 

This is a dynamic and rewarding position at the heart of strategic planning and infrastructure coordination. You’ll play a key role in:

• Involvement in the Local Plan implementation and post-adoption training programme
• Managing the collection, monitoring, and allocation of developer contributions (CIL and Section 106)
• Overseeing the spending of funds secured through legal agreements
• Facilitating infrastructure delivery to support growth and development through building relationships with key partners and providers

As we move to implementation of the new Local Plan, ensuring timely and effective infrastructure provision is critical. You’ll be instrumental in fostering collaboration between the Council and external stakeholders, including developers, infrastructure providers, and community groups.

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional planner with:

• A proactive, can-do attitude and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong written, numerical, and presentation abilities
• A meticulous eye for detail and accuracy
• Confidence working independently and within a small, supportive team
• Experience interpreting and advising on complex legislation
• A background in strategic planning, project management, or developer contributions
• Experience with line management.

Knowledge of grant funding and financial reporting would be a valuable asset. The role also involves regular site visits across the borough to monitor infrastructure projects and engage with delivery partners.

Why Join Us? 

Spelthorne is a small council with great people—dedicated, passionate, and proud of the work they do. You’ll be joining a supportive, flexible team and forward-thinking team committed to sustainable growth and community wellbeing. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the borough’s future while developing your career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Other key information 

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

For more information on this position, please contact Jane Robinson, Local Plans and Infrastructure Manager on 01784 446367 or email j.robinson@spelthorne.gov.uk.  In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, working from home opportunities, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

Closing date:          24 July 2026 (Noon) 

Interview date:       w/c 3 August 2026 (flexible)

For full information and to apply online, go to www.surreyjobs.info or www.spelthorne.gov.uk alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1309

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027.  Please see more information here Local government in Surrey is changing | Spelthorne Borough Council

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