64890 – Principal Planning Enforcement Officer
CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED · UK wide
64890 – Principal Planning Enforcement Officer at CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, across the UK, paying £36.00 - £41.94 per hour. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £36.00 - £41.94 per hour
- Location
- UK wide · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
About 61% above the going rate for local government
Reference https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18015
About the role
Work Pattern: Hybrid , 36 hours per week
PAYE Pay Rate: £41.94 per hour
Main Purpose
To manage complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases, ensuring breaches of planning control are investigated and appropriate action is taken. Represent the LPA at appeals, hearings, inquiries and legal proceedings.
Typical Day
- Manage complex enforcement cases.
- Investigate planning breaches.
- Gather evidence and carry out site inspections.
- Prepare enforcement reports and notices.
- Work with legal and other Council teams.
- Negotiate with developers and landowners.
- Monitor compliance.
- Represent the LPA at appeals and legal proceedings.
Key Skills
- Planning enforcement.
- UK planning legislation.
- Complex case management.
- Enforcement notices.
- Appeals and inquiries.
- Legal proceedings.
- Report writing and negotiation.
- Stakeholder management.
Essential Requirements
- Significant Planning Enforcement experience.
- Local authority planning experience.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation.
- Experience handling complex enforcement cases.
- Experience with appeals, hearings or inquiries.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Reference: https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18015 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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