Senior Planning Enforcement Lead (Minerals & Waste)

Construction Group; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to lead the Enforcement Team handling minerals and waste development enforcement and monitoring. The post involves engaging with operators, landowners, the public and agencies to ensure compliance and to recommend enforcement actions where needed.

The role includes line management of three officers, delivering a robust enforcement service, and contributing to professional development within the planning team.

Qualifications

• Degree or post‑graduate qualification in planning or related subject.
• Chartered or technical RTPI membership.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in minerals and/or waste planning and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enforcement Team and oversee investigations of breaches of planning control.
• Engage with site operators, landowners, the public and other bodies (e.g., Environment Agency).
• Advise on when planning permission is needed and recommend enforcement action where necessary.
• Supervise and develop a team of Planning Enforcement Officers.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Planning degree or related subject

RTPI chartered/technical membership

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to lead the Enforcement Team handling minerals and waste development enforcement and monitoring. The post involves engaging with operators, landowners, the public and agencies to ensure compliance and to recommend enforcement actions where needed.

The role includes line management of three officers, delivering a robust enforcement service, and contributing to professional development within the planning team.