Highways Development Lead – Regeneration & Stakeholder Impact

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discount schemes

Descripción de la vacante

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a proactive Development Management Officer - Highways to join the Highway Development and Adoptions Team. The post supports major place-based programmes in Barrow, delivering resilience and infrastructure improvements across the area.

You will lead on highways development management, preparing technical responses, advising on mitigation measures and securing Section 106 contributions to fund resilience schemes.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Strong understanding of highway mechanisms, Traffic Management and Active Travel requirements.
• Experience preparing statutory planning consultations.

Responsabilidades

• Assess planning applications and enquiries that affect highways and provide Local Highway Authority responses.
• Review Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans and monitor development site implementation.
• Negotiate mitigation, financial contributions and infrastructure improvements including Section 106/278 drafting and management.
• Provide technical advice on highway policy, guidance, legislation and sustainable drainage.
• Engage with communities, partners, technical groups and elected members to promote collaboration.

Conocimientos

Highways knowledge

Traffic Management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Educación

Degree or equivalent

Herramientas

AutoCAD

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a proactive Development Management Officer - Highways to join the Highway Development and Adoptions Team. The post supports major place-based programmes in Barrow, delivering resilience and infrastructure improvements across the area.

You will lead on highways development management, preparing technical responses, advising on mitigation measures and securing Section 106 contributions to fund resilience schemes.