Planning Enforcement Investigator

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Planning Enforcement Investigator to investigate planning control breaches. You will work in a hybrid role, combining office work and community engagement. Experience in planning or investigations is essential, along with strong communication skills. Benefits include generous leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or investigations.
• Knowledge of planning enforcement legislation and policies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confidence to conduct lone-site visits.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control.
• Establish site history and planning constraints.
• Analyze evidence to assess compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

Skills

Experience in planning or investigations

Knowledge of planning enforcement legislation and policies

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidence in conducting lone-site visits

Job description

Planning Enforcement Investigator

£28,624 - £31,067

Job Description

How you'll make a difference

As a Planning Enforcement Investigator, you will help make South Gloucestershire a safe place to live, visit, and work. Working as part of a team, you will contribute to maintaining a high-quality built environment for residents and visitors.

We are recruiting for either two part-time vacancies (18.5 hours each) or one full-time vacancy (37 hours). Please specify your preference in your application.

What you will be doing

• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control and monitor the implementation of planning permissions.
• Establish site history and planning constraints, conduct site visits, gather evidence, and interview complainants, offenders, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze evidence to assess compliance with planning regulations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties, representing the Planning Enforcement Service and South Gloucestershire Council, and uphold the council's core values.

What we need from you

• Experience in planning or investigations.
• Knowledge of planning enforcement legislation and policies, experience with scaled drawings and maps, and proficiency with computer systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with diplomacy and decisiveness.
• Organizational skills to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confidence and competence to conduct lone-site visits.

Additional information

• Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle or alternative transportation, as travel across the area is required.
• This is a hybrid role, involving work at the Yate office, in the community, and from home.
• Occasional outside normal hours work may be required for investigations.

Interview dates: Between 15th - 26th September 2025.

Why work at South Gloucestershire Council?

• Benefits include generous annual leave (pro-rata), wellbeing support, and staff discounts on eye tests, travel, shopping, and leisure.
• We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities in recruitment, promotion, and development.

Our teams are making a difference in the community by shaping neighborhoods, improving infrastructure, and providing essential services. Join us and be part of our impact!

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