Senior Compliance Officer – Planning
Belmont Recruitment
Esher · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£38 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Esher, Surrey
Category
Public Sector
Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Lambeth Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer – Planning this role will be based at: KT10 9SD, 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
The right candidate will:
You will be investigating breaches of planning control. Working with applicants and developers to resolve breaches whilst keeping residents and Members up to date with investigations.
* Liaising with the Team Leader / Development Manager on complex and high-profile investigations.
* To assist in the logging of investigation requests.
* To fully research the history of the subject site and assess plans and other documentation for evidence of any breach of planning control.
* To visit sites and survey developments to record evidence of any breach of planning control and to interview members of the public, owners and occupiers of the land as necessary.
* To negotiate compliance with planning controls as appropriate.
We require the following:
* Significant experience of planning enforcement and related procedures and tools
* Experience of interviewing and taking statements from members of the public
* Experience of on-site investigation, collecting information, measuring development, monitoring and research into documentary records.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon
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