Enforcement Officer (Town Planning)

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a busy local authority to appoint an Enforcement Officer within their Development Management team. This position will be an ongoing temporary contract for a minimum 6 months, with the possibility to extend. You will be working on a hybrid basis from the council''s local office 2-3 days per week, whilst also visiting sites throughout the local authority area, so it is important for applicants to live within a commutable distance from Glasgow.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and proactive council, where you will play a vital role in protecting the quality of the region by ensuring planning control is maintained and breaches are effectively addressed. Enforcement is central to maintaining public confidence in the planning system and supporting sustainable growth across the area.Your new roleWorking closely with the Development Management team and Enforcement colleagues, you will investigate, address and resolve breaches of planning control across the local authority area.You will manage your own caseload, undertaking site visits, researching planning history, and taking appropriate action to secure compliance. This is a varied and often complex role, combining proactive investigations with reactive casework, and involving engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.You will be expected to negotiate effectively to resolve issues wherever possible, while also progressing formal enforcement action when ..... full job details .....