Senior Compliance Officer
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Job Summary
- 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.
- Extensive experience in Planning Enforcement and associated procedures.
- Proven track record in investigating planning control breaches.
- Experience in conducting site inspections and evidence collection.
- Skilled in interviewing the public and obtaining statements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement processes.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and guidance including:
- Planning Enforcement
- PACE
- RIPA
- Planning Enforcement
- Proficiency in interpreting technical plans and drawings.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Capability to manage workloads independently and adhere to deadlines.
- Solid record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
- Degree in Planning or a related professional qualification.
- Membership in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
- RTPI Enforcement Network membership.
- Access to a vehicle for site visits.
- Experience in Local Authority planning enforcement.
- 45.87 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3-Month Contract
- Location: Esher Surrey
- Hybrid Working 2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote
- 36 Hours Per Week
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work on a wide array of planning enforcement cases.
- Join a specialized Development Management and Compliance team.
- Potential for contract extension.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Significant experience in Planning Enforcement and related procedures. Experience investigating breaches of planning control. Experience conducting site inspections and collecting evidence. Experience interviewing members of the public and taking statements. Strong knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement processes. Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance including: Planning Enforcement PACE RIPA Ability to interpret technical plans and drawings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines. Good record-keeping and reporting experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Requirements Degree in Planning or related professional qualification. Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). RTPI Enforcement Network membership. Access to a vehicle for site visits. Local Authority planning enforcement experience. Whats on Offer 45.87 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Location: Esher Surrey Hybrid Working 2 Office Days / 3 Remote Days 36 Hours Per Week Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning enforcement cases. Join a specialist Development Management and Compliance team. Potential for contract extension. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Senior Compliance Officer Planning Enforcement Officer Planning Compliance Officer Enforcement Specialist Development Management Officer Planning Investigator or Senior Planning Officer.
