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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
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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.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

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