Senior Planning Enforcement Officer x2
Location: Surrey/West Midlands (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office)
Rate: £40–£55 per hour
Contract: 6 Months (Initial)

We are currently supporting a Local Authority in Surrey seeking an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead on complex enforcement cases within a well-established planning service, offering flexible hybrid working with just one day per week required in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex planning enforcement investigations

• Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including site visits and evidence gathering

• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and take appropriate legal action where required

• Provide professional advice to internal stakeholders, elected members, and the public

• Represent the Council at appeals, hearings, and public inquiries

• Support and mentor junior officers where required

• Gypsy and traveller experience required

If this is of interest please reach me on 0161 470 5506 or [email protected]