REED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
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Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Rate of pay: £45 PAYE or £58 Umbrella per hour
Job Type: Temporary Contract until end of October 2026
Location: Hybrid / Site-Based - Maidenhead SL6
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to support the delivery of a high-profile, efficient and effective Planning Enforcement service. You will play a key role in investigating breaches of planning control, ensuring compliance with planning legislation, and helping to protect and enhance the local environment.
Working within a busy planning team, you will manage a varied caseload of enforcement investigations, liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, and provide professional planning enforcement expertise to secure positive outcomes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints relating to alleged breaches of planning control.
- Undertake consultations, negotiations and site inspections to establish facts and resolve planning breaches.
- Gather, assess and present evidence relating to planning enforcement cases.
- Monitor developments to ensure compliance with approved planning permissions and relevant local and national planning policies.
- Maintain regular communication with complainants, property owners, councillors, parish councils, external agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits, including occasional out-of-hours inspections, to gather information and evidence.
- Prepare and process Planning Contravention Notices, Enforcement Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, Stop Notices and other enforcement actions where required.
- Produce detailed reports, witness statements and written evidence in support of enforcement proceedings.
- Represent the authority at appeal hearings, public inquiries and court proceedings.
- Work closely with planning officers, legal teams and specialist officers to ensure effective enforcement outcomes.
- Support wider planning and regulatory investigations as required.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Experience working within a regulatory or enforcement environment.
- Knowledge and experience of planning legislation.
- Ability to accurately interpret plans, drawings and planning documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with a range of stakeholders in challenging situations.
- Experience using IT systems and software for recording, retrieving and communicating information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience preparing enforcement documentation, reports and evidence is highly desirable.
- Ability to attend site visits and travel as required.
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Essential Requirements
- Access to a vehicle for business use and a full, clean driving licence.
- Ability to undertake occasional out-of-hours site visits.
- Strong knowledge of planning enforcement processes and legislation.
To apply for the Senior Planning Enforcement Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
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