Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Midlands in their search for a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their town planning department. This will be offered on an initial 3-month contract (Extensions likely).
 
We are looking for an experienced Enforcement Officer recent local authority experience and the ability to manage a backlog of enforcement cases as well as new cases. You will be expected to manage a caseload of alleged planning breaches - from investigation and site visits to negotiation and resolution. Lead on enforcement appeals, liaise with the Planning Inspectorate, prepare written submissions, and coordinate responses.
 
To apply for this role, it is essential that you have worked as an Enforcement Officer in a local authority planning department. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies.
 
Our client is willing to offer a flexible working situation, with an expectation of site visits being required on a weekly basis.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.
 
Interviews are due to take place imminently, if this post is of interest, please do get in touch today
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour
Job Ref - 62545
 
Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you
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