Full Description
Our Local Authority client in Essex is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Officer to join them for a contract role and investigate alleged breaches of planning control.
Your principal responsibilities will be:
• Planning, organising and carrying out the investigation of alleged breaches of planning control by way of paper, computer and on site investigations and monitoring.
• Preparing written reports to Committee or the Head of Planning Services / Planning Development Manager as appropriate with recommendations on cases and performance.
• Resolving as many cases as possible through negotiation. Implementing decisions to take enforcement action or to prosecute under the Planning Acts by preparing and serving the appropriate Notices.
This is initially a 3 month contract and the rate offered is £40/hr Umbrella.
This will predominantly be a remote role, you will not have to carry out sites visits and aside from any essential training and equipment pick-up/drop off/ attendance for appeals and court proceedings, you could otherwise be a remote worker, supported by regular meetings with the Planning Enforcement and Legal teams.
Our client is looking for someone who can start ASAP, so please get in touch!