Planning & Enforcement Officer - GLA13988

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A city council in Scotland is seeking experienced professionals for a planning enforcement role. You will investigate unauthorized developments, manage planning applications, and provide guidance to stakeholders. The position offers the chance to contribute to service improvement projects within the council to protect the city's development integrity. Candidates with a background in planning, architecture, or related sectors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning applications and enforcement cases.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and regulations.
• Proficiency in providing planning guidance and resolving appeals.

Responsibilities

• Investigate unauthorized developments and assess planning control breaches.
• Utilize enforcement tools for timely resolutions.
• Support colleagues and stakeholders with planning guidance.

Skills

Planning enforcement expertise

Investigation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in planning, architecture, or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Scotland's largest planning authority is seeking experienced professionals and planners with expertise in enforcement to join our forward-thinking and supportive planning enforcement team.

These roles offer a diverse and challenging range of responsibilities focused on investigating unauthorised development and managing associated planning applications. You will assess breaches of planning control, utilising a variety of enforcement tools to achieve timely and proportionate resolutions. Your expertise will also support colleagues, clients, and stakeholders through providing planning guidance, contributing to appeals, and presenting evidence in court as necessary.

You will have the opportunity to lead or contribute to service improvement projects, driving innovation and enhancing efficiency within the team. Your work will be integral to meeting performance targets and safeguarding the city from harmful or inappropriate development.

We welcome applications from planners, architects, and experienced professionals from the built environment, environmental, regulatory, compliance, or related sectors who can demonstrate relevant enforcement expertise and a commitment to planning enforcement.

Join us to make a meaningful impact by protecting and shaping the city's future.

To discuss this opportunity, please contact [[e-mail]].

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