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Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Posted Wed 21 October 2026, 3:46 PM

Ref: OR/083780

Job Title
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
Discipline
Town Planning / Regen / Surveying
Specialism
Enforcement
Contract Type
Contract
Salary
£45/hr
Location
London (SE)

Full Description

Our client is a local authority based in South London and they are seeking a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer for a contract role.

The role plays a crucial role responsible for undertaking; coordinating, responding and prioritising enforcement and compliance activities within the Development Management directorate. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with planning regulations and addressing breaches of planning control for the more complex cases across the borough.

Responsibilities include:
• Investigate complaints regarding breaches of planning control
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with planning permissions
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices and other legal documents
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, developers, and other stakeholders on planning enforcement matters
• Represent the council at planning appeals, public inquiries, and court proceedings.

It will initially run for 6 months but could be extended beyond this. Our client is offering £45 p/h Umbrella and they offer hybrid working.

Please contact us for more details.

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