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A local government authority in England is looking for a candidate to provide highway development management advice, engage in transport assessment, and negotiate mitigation strategies for development proposals. Candidates should have strong communication, negotiation skills, and familiarity with the planning process. This role promotes a supportive working environment and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
To provide highway development management advice to ensure effective transport assessment and input throughout the development process, including managing a case load of predominantly minor sites and supporting the Senior Transport Planner on more complex sites. To assist with the provision of effective transport input on pre-application enquiries, outline planning applications, reserved matters applications and planning appeals as necessary.
Engaging in effective negotiation to secure highways and transportation mitigation for development proposals including through Section 106 discussions and identifying other funding sources as appropriate. To support effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.
Responsibilities and requirements include:
We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.