Planning Officer Enforcement or a Senior Planning Officer Enforcement

• Full Time
• Portsmouth
• Posted 1 week ago
• 32061 - 30151 £ / Year
• Closes: 6 September 2026

Website Portsmouth City Council

Local Government

We are looking for a Planning Officer Enforcement or a Senior Planning Officer Enforcement to join our service. This is a full time, permanent role based at the Civic Offices, here in Portsmouth.

The Planning Service is a busy service committed to delivering regeneration within the City. Planning enforcement is the process of investigating and resolving possible breaches of planning law.

You will play a key role in protecting and improving Portsmouth's built environment by investigating breaches of planning control and ensuring development across the city complies with planning legislation. Working as part of our Planning Enforcement team, you will manage a varied caseload of investigations, carry out site visits, gather evidence, engage with residents and developers, and help secure positive outcomes for communities.

For more complex cases, you will use formal enforcement powers and work closely with Legal Services and other partners to achieve compliance. At Senior Planning Officer level, you will also take the lead on high‑profile and complex cases, support colleagues and help shape the delivery of the enforcement service.