Senior Planning Enforcement Officer – Hybrid

Civic Recruitment Limited; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer on a 3-month contract for the Development Management Team. The role focuses on investigating planning control breaches, reviewing history, and coordinating enforcement actions across residents, developers, and officers.

Hybrid working with two days in the office and three remote. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning enforcement experience, knowledge of PACE and RIPA, and RTPI membership; a full UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Planning Enforcement and related procedures.
• Proven track record in investigating planning control breaches.
• Experience in site inspections and evidence collection.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, including PACE and RIPA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into alleged planning control breaches.
• Review planning history, approved plans, and related documentation.
• Perform site inspections and gather evidence of planning violations.
• Interview landowners, occupiers, developers, and the public.
• Facilitate compliance and achieve suitable planning outcomes.
• Prepare detailed enforcement reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Legal Services on formal enforcement actions.
• Draft and issue enforcement notices and related legal documents.
• Compile evidence for appeals, hearings, public inquiries, and court cases.
• Address inquiries from residents, councillors, developers, and stakeholders.
• Support proactive planning enforcement projects across the borough.
• Contribute to committee reporting, officer training, and service enhancements.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Investigation

Site inspections

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Record-keeping

Education

Degree in Planning

RTPI membership

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer on a 3-month contract for the Development Management Team. The role focuses on investigating planning control breaches, reviewing history, and coordinating enforcement actions across residents, developers, and officers.

Hybrid working with two days in the office and three remote. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning enforcement experience, knowledge of PACE and RIPA, and RTPI membership; a full UK driving licence and