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Planning Enforcement Officer

Posted Mon 02 February 2026, 4:07 PM

Ref: OR/083372

Job Title
Planning Enforcement Officer
Discipline
Town Planning / Regen / Surveying
Specialism
Enforcement
Contract Type
Contract
Salary
£35/hr (inside IR35)
Location
Midlands

Full Description

Our client is a Local Authority in the heart of the East Midlands (easily accessible from the M1).

They need a Planning Enforcement Officer with previous Local Authority experience who is able to take on a caseload and manage end to end.

Your key duties will be investigating alleged breaches of planning control, including carrying out site inspections and evidence gathering. You will be prepare enforcement notices and reports for legal proceedings where necessary.

On a regular basis you will be required to liaise with developers, residents, legal teams, and other stakeholders in an effort to support the Council in reducing planning-related risks and ensuring compliance with national and local planning policy.

The role will run for 3 months but is fully expected to extend. The rate is £35/hr (inside IR35). Standard working week is 37 hours.

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