Planning Monitoring Officer

Planning Monitoring Officer - Pre‑Construction & Construction Phase

An opportunity has arisen for an independent and suitably qualified Planning Monitoring Officer to support a major infrastructure development during the pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction phases.

The role will support pre‑construction planning activities and ongoing liaison with local planning authorities and statutory bodies, ensuring full compliance with the terms of a deemed planning permission and associated conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance with all planning conditions and consented requirements throughout construction and site restoration.
• Agree and implement an appropriate programme of site visits.
• Produce and submit monthly compliance reports to the Planning Authority summarising site activities.
• Identify and report any instances of non‑compliance to the Planning Authority at the earliest practical opportunity and no later than 10 working days from occurrence.
• Maintain independence and objectivity while working collaboratively with the project team and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Independent environmental or planning professional with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience acting in a monitoring or compliance role on major development or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UK planning permissions, conditions, and regulatory processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with planners, regulators, and construction teams.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and record‑keeping skills.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.