Planning Enforcement Officer

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to work within Middlesbrough Council. This is a full time position of 37 hours, and we are paying £51.86  per hour for this role.

The role:

To assist in providing a high quality, customer-focused planning enforcement service by investigating alleged breaches of planning control, pursuing the most appropriate and effective action to remedy these, working closely with Development Management / Conservation / Policy Planners and Officers in other services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and monitor cases of alleged breaches of planning control (including protected trees and listed buildings). These investigations may include – clarifying if the allegation constitutes development; reviewing the site history; assessing the extent of permitted development rights; interviewing and taking statements from developers, builders, complainants and others under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act; taking photographs and measurements; comparing measurements or materials on site against submitted drawings and plans.

  Contribute to the efficient running of the service as a member of the wider planning enforcement team.

  Maintain records of all investigations, including the preparation of formal file notes, ensuring that any evidence is presented in a logical and coherent manner.

  Serve Notices, by hand, where personal service is required.

  To organise, maintain and develop systems for the processing of enforcement enquiries.

  To contribute ideas and assist in the continual review of enforcement procedures and practices and to take the lead on specific improvement projects in consultation with the Enforcement and Appeals Team Leader.

Applicant Requirements:

Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 

Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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