Planning Enforcement Consultant

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 01/04/2026

• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Interim & Executive Management
• City Redbridge
• Province Redbridge
• Postal Code IG2

13 weeks contract role with a Local Authority

• Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced Planning Enforcement Consultant to support the delivery of a robust, efficient, and modernised enforcement service.
• This senior interim position requires a highly capable professional with extensive planning enforcement expertise, including leadership of enforcement teams, managing complex and contentious cases, improving service delivery, and providing clear communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• The role is full time (36 hours per week), Inside IR35, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in the Ilford office.

• Lead and support the Planning Enforcement team in managing a varied caseload, including complex and sensitive enforcement matters.
• Oversee investigations, evidence gathering and the preparation of formal enforcement actions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council procedures.
• Provide expert professional advice to senior managers, elected members, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Drive service improvements and modernisation initiatives within the Planning Enforcement function.
• Manage contentious cases, including those with political sensitivity or significant community impact.
• Prepare reports, statements and documentation for committees, appeals and legal proceedings.
• Ensure the team delivers high quality, timely, and effective enforcement outcomes.
• Contribute to broader objectives within Regeneration, Property & Planning as required.

• Significant professional experience in planning enforcement within a UK local authority.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support enforcement teams.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, enforcement processes and statutory requirements.
• Experience handling complex, contentious or high profile enforcement cases.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to members and preparing professional reports.
• Ability to modernise workflows, introduce efficiencies, and improve service delivery.
• Strong decision making, investigative and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.
• Professional resilience and confidence when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.

• Work Pattern: 1-2 days in office (Ilford, IG1 1NN).