Planning Enforcement Officer
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31.30 to £40 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 2AL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Portsmouth Paying £31.30 per hr ref 5303115
Full time hours on a temporary basis
- Investigate alleged breaches of planning control and planning legislation.
- Manage a caseload of enforcement investigations from initial complaint through to resolution.
- Carry out site visits, gather evidence, and assess whether breaches have occurred.
- Liaise with residents, developers, businesses, councillors, and other stakeholders regarding enforcement matters.
- Negotiate solutions to achieve compliance with planning regulations.
- Prepare enforcement reports, case files, notices, and supporting documentation.
- Use formal enforcement powers where necessary and work closely with Legal Services on complex cases.
- Ensure developments comply with planning permissions, conditions, and relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate records and provide a high-quality, customer-focused enforcement service.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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