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Senior Compliance Officer - Planning

Posted Thu 16 April 2026, 2:49 PM

Ref: OR/083463

Job Title
Senior Compliance Officer - Planning
Discipline
Town Planning / Regen / Surveying
Specialism
Enforcement
Contract Type
Contract
Salary
£45.87/hr (umbrella)
Location
South

Full Description

You will be investigating breaches of planning control, working with applicants and developers to resolve breaches whilst keeping residents and Members up to date with investigations. You will work in a team, made up of a team leader, two compliance officers, as well as three tree officers.

On a daily basis you will be investigating alleged breaches of planning control, many of which will be of a complex nature. As a Senior Compliance Officer you will take a lead role in proactive enforcement projects.

The role will involve visiting sites to record evidence of any breach of planning control and to interview members of the public, owners and occupiers of the land as necessary. You will work on multiple cases and you will be required to issue instructions, serve notices, prepare statements and collate plans, documents and statements.

The role is working for a Local Authority in Surrey and will be split 3days remote / 2 days office based. Normal days in the office are Mondays and Thursdays.

The rate is £45.87/hr (umbrella) and the initial contract will be 3-6 months.

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