Planning Compliance Officer

About this role

Position: Planning Compliance Officer

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 12+ Weeks (3+ Months) - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote

Pay Rate: PAYE: £26.78 Per hour

Job Responsibilities

• Investigate reported breaches of planning control and planning regulations
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and gather evidence
• Review planning history, plans, and supporting documents
• Interview members of the public, landowners, and occupiers when required
• Negotiate with property owners to achieve compliance with planning regulations
• Prepare reports and recommend appropriate enforcement action
• Issue enforcement notices and prepare supporting evidence for legal proceedings
• Liaise with Legal Services and other internal departments
• Respond to enquiries from the public, councillors, and other stakeholders
• Support proactive planning enforcement projects and community engagement activities
• Attend hearings, public inquiries, and court proceedings when required
• Maintain accurate records using computerised systems and databases

Requirements

• A Levels or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience using computerised systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong record-keeping and report-writing abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and government guidance
• Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team
• Flexible and proactive approach to work
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to undertake site visits, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Degree or diploma in Town & Country Planning or a related discipline
• Eligibility for RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) membership
• Experience in planning enforcement or compliance
• Experience conducting site investigations and collecting evidence
• Experience interviewing members of the public and taking statements
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and drawings
• Access to a vehicle for site visits

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: £26.78 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Experience

• site inspections, investigations, or collecting evidence: 2 years (required)
• housing planning compliance: 2 years (required)
• town planning enforcement: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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