Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer in London to support the delivery of an effective Planning Enforcement Service and manage a complex caseload of high-profile enforcement matters.

The role involves investigating breaches of planning control, determining actions, and progressing cases through negotiation, notices and legal proceedings, with hybrid working and exposure to major development sites and Green Belt matters.

Qualifications

• Significant Local Authority planning enforcement experience.
• Experience managing complex enforcement investigations and statutory notices.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement procedures and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Experience with PACE interviews, appeals, hearings and legal proceedings desirable.
• Strong report writing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate breaches of planning control and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Progress cases through negotiation, formal notices and legal processes where required.
• Collaborate with the Development Management team and external partners for a joined-up approach.

Skills

Local Authority Planning Enforcement

Complex enforcement investigations

Statutory notices

PACE interviews and legal proceedings

Report writing and stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer London £55 p/h Initial 5-month contract Job Ref - 69113

You will join a London-based Local Authority as an experienced Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, supporting the delivery of an effective Planning Enforcement Service and managing a complex caseload of high-profile enforcement matters.

The successful Principal Planning Enforcement Officer will be responsible for investigating breaches of planning control, determining appropriate courses of action, and progressing cases through negotiation, formal notices, and legal processes where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional who enjoys dealing with challenging and varied cases, including major development sites, Green Belt matters, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, and complex changes of use.

You will work closely with Development Management team and external partners to ensure a joined-up approach to resolving breaches of planning control.

Role Specific

• Hybrid working available
• Initial 3-month contract
• Hourly rate - £45-50 per hour
• Significant Local Authority Planning Enforcement experience required
• Experience managing complex enforcement investigations and statutory notices essential
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, enforcement procedures, and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 required
• Experience with PACE interviews, appeals, hearings, and legal proceedings desirable
• Strong report writing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills required

Carrington West Pay Rate - £55 per hour