Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Senior Planning Enforcement Officer • Rate of pay: £45 PAYE or £58 Umbrella per hour • Job Type: Temporary Contract until end of October 2026 • Location: Hybrid / Site-Based – Maidenhead SL6 The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to support the delivery of a high-profile, efficient and effective Planning Enforcement service. You will play a key role in investigating breaches of planning control, ensuring compliance with planning legislation, and helping to protect and enhance the local environment. Working within a busy planning team, you will manage a varied caseload of enforcement investigations, liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, and provide professional planning enforcement expertise to secure positive outcomes. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Investigate complaints relating to alleged breaches of planning control. • Undertake consultations, negotiations and site inspections to establish facts and resolve planning breaches. • Gather, assess and present evidence relating to planning enforcement cases. • Monitor developments to ensure compliance with approved planning permissions and relevant local and national planning policies. • Maintain regular communication with complainants, property owners, councillors, parish councils, external agencies and internal stakeholders. • Conduct site visits, including occasional out-of-hours inspections, to gather information and evidence. • Prepare and process Planning Contravention Notices, Enforcement Notices, Breach of Condition Notices, Stop Notices and other enforcement actions where required. • Produce detailed reports, witness statements and written evidence in support of enforcement proceedings. • Represent the authority at appeal hearings, public inquiries and court proceedings. • Work closely with planning officers, legal teams and specialist officers to ensure effective enforcement outcomes. • Support wider planning and regulatory investigations as required. • Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Required Skills & Experience • Experience working within a regulatory or enforcement environment. • Knowledge and experience of planning legislation. • Ability to accurately interpret plans, drawings and planning documentation. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with a range of stakeholders in challenging situations. • Experience using IT systems and software for recording, retrieving and communicating information. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. • Experience preparing enforcement documentation, reports and evidence is highly desirable. • Ability to attend site visits and travel as required. Essential Requirements • Access to a vehicle for business use and a full, clean driving licence. • Ability to undertake occasional out-of-hours site visits. • Strong knowledge of planning enforcement processes and legislation. To apply for the Senior Planning Enforcement Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience