Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£43 - £44 Hourly
Contract/Project
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Hertfordshire
£43-44 per hour guide
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 66991
My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department.
The Role:
·Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action.
·Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council.
·Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public)
The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority.
Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility.
Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)
(url removed)
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
Hertfordshire
£43-44 per hour guide
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 66991
My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department.
The Role:
·Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action.
·Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council.
·Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public)
The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority.
Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility.
Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)
(url removed)
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
Reference: 225199611
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Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£43 - £44 Hourly
Contract/Project
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Hertfordshire
£43-44 per hour guide
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 66991
My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department.
The Role:
·Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action.
·Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council.
·Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public)
The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority.
Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility.
Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)
(url removed)
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
Hertfordshire
£43-44 per hour guide
Initial 3 Month Contract
Job Ref - 66991
My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department.
The Role:
·Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action.
·Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council.
·Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public)
The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority.
Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility.
Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)
(url removed)
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
Reference: 225199611
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