Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Carrington West; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to support a busy Local Planning Authority in the South East Coastal Region on an interim basis. The role involves investigating breaches of planning control, conducting site visits, gathering evidence, and progressing enforcement cases to resolution.

The role requires independent workload management, strong communication with applicants, agents, the public and stakeholders, and a full UK driving licence for regular site

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority Planning Enforcement.
• Experience investigating breaches of planning control.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and progress enforcement matters.
• Strong communication with applicants, agents, members of the public and internal stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control.
• Carry out site visits and gather evidence.
• Liaise with applicants, agents, and members of the public.
• Progress enforcement cases through to resolution.
• Provide professional planning enforcement advice within a Local Authority environment.

Skills

Local Authority planning enforcement

Investigate planning breaches

Caseload management

Communication with stakeholders

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Planning Enforcement Officer

South East Coastal Region

Guide Rate - £40 per hour

Initial 3-Month Contract (with potential to extend)

Job Ref - 69226

My Local Authority Client in the South East Coastal Region is looking to source an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join their Planning department on an interim basis.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to support a busy Local Planning Authority and assist with the investigation and management of planning enforcement matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating alleged breaches of planning control, undertaking site visits, gathering evidence, liaising with applicants, agents and members of the public, and supporting the progression of enforcement cases through to resolution. You will need to be confident working independently, managing your own workload, and providing professional planning enforcement advice within a Local Authority environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Planning Enforcement team
• Experience investigating alleged breaches of planning control
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and progress enforcement matters effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with applicants, agents, members of the public and internal stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required due to regular site visits

Working Arrangements:

The successful candidate will be required to undertake regular site visits across the authority area, with weekly site attendance required as part of the role.

The position offers a flexible working arrangement, with a mixture of remote working, office attendance and site-based activity.

The role is offered on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, with an immediate start available.