Planning Investigator

We are looking for a confident, motivated, outgoing and highly literate individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team as a Planning Investigator. The role involves investigating alleged breaches of planning control under the Town and Country Planning Act, carrying out research, preparing reports, recommending action and liaising with members of the public on site. There may be a need to attend Courts, Public Inquiries and to serve formal notices.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as the confidence to carry out investigations in challenging circumstances. The ideal applicant will be pro-active and have strong organisational and analytical skills in order to undertake investigative research, maintain precise records and produce well written reports. This is an ideal starting role for someone considering Planning as a possible career and could provide opportunity for progression.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. This role requires the postholder to have the use of a car and hold a full UK driving licence.

Interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 19th May 2025.

As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.