Senior Compliance Officer – 3-Month Contract

Summary

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.
  

Essential

• 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
    
  
  


• 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.
  

Desirable

• 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.
  

What's on Offer?

• £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.