Job Description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Principal Major Projects Officer


A bit about us:


Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.


Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.


We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!


The Role:

In the role of Principal Major Projects Officer, you will be expected to improve the delivery of development projects and work across traditional boundaries within the planning profession and involve the areas of development management, planning policy design and implementation As a Principal Major Projects Officer, you will deliver major planning applications and development projects of strategic importance across the City The Principal Major Projects Officer will deal with all types of major planning applications (and associated detailed applications) from submission through negotiation and determination, to implementation and delivery For the role of Major Projects Officer, you will be expected to take the lead with developers to secure the best possible quality of developments for the City As a Projects Officer you will also implement strategies to assist developers in submitting an application in the most appropriate form leading to a reduction in delays in determining applications. This will involve giving a corporate, consistent and comprehensive feedback quickly and effectively

Our offer to you:

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme Family friendly policies with enhanced leave Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date:

Midnight on Monday 19th January 2026

Shortlisting date:

W/C Monday 26th January 2026

Interview date:

W/C Monday 2nd/9th February 2026

Interview type:

Face-to-face


We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.


Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.


If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Dimba at andrea.dimba@liverpool.gov.uk


Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.





Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.


If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.


Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.


Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.


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