Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Lead on Complex Cases

Local Government South East; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer or Senior Planning Officer Enforcement to join the team in Portsmouth. This full-time, permanent role is based at the Civic Offices, and you will be responsible for investigating breaches of planning control and ensuring developments comply with planning legislation.

You will work within the Planning Enforcement team to manage a varied caseload, conduct site visits, gather evidence, and coordinate with Legal Services and partners

Qualifications

• Experience handling planning enforcement investigations.
• Ability to gather evidence and assess breaches.
• Excellent communication with residents and developers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate breaches of planning control and carry out site visits.
• Gather evidence, document findings and prepare case files.
• Engage with residents and developers to achieve compliant outcomes.
• Lead on high‑profile and complex cases as required.

Skills

Planning enforcement

Investigation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer or Senior Planning Officer Enforcement to join the team in Portsmouth. This full-time, permanent role is based at the Civic Offices, and you will be responsible for investigating breaches of planning control and ensuring developments comply with planning legislation.

You will work within the Planning Enforcement team to manage a varied caseload, conduct site visits, gather evidence, and coordinate with Legal Services and partners