Section 106 / CIL Officer Jobs

A Section 106 / CIL Officer works within UK local authorities to manage developer contributions that fund infrastructure, affordable housing and community facilities. They oversee Section 106 agreements, monitor financial and non‑financial obligations, calculate Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges and ensure contributions are collected and allocated correctly.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, understanding of planning legislation and the ability to work closely with planners, finance teams, developers and legal officers.

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Main Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Section 106 agreements and developer obligations
• Calculate and process Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges
• Track financial contributions, trigger points and delivery milestones
• Work with legal teams to draft and complete Section 106 agreements
• Maintain accurate records of payments, obligations and infrastructure projects
• Provide advice to planners, developers and agents on contributions requirements
• Prepare reports for committees, senior officers and financial audits

Typical Employers

• Local authorities
• Combined authorities
• Urban development corporations

Salary Range

Section 106 / CIL Officer salaries typically range from £38,000 to £50,000, depending on location and service size.

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Progression Routes

• Infrastructure Contributions Manager
• Planning Officer
• Senior Planning Officer
• Head of Planning

Related Job Titles

• Development Monitoring Officer
• Planning Technician
• Planning Enforcement Officer
• GIS Technician

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