Highways Planning and Development Manager / Transport Policy Officer

AWD online; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company provides an exciting permanent opportunity for a Highways Planning and Development Manager / Transport Policy Officer in London. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in street design and extensive experience in development planning. Responsibilities include advising on planning applications, representing the service at committees, and ensuring sustainable transport policies are implemented. Enjoy generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, and various employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30-36 days annual leave after 5 years

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Local & lifestyle discounts

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Expertise in street design with a focus on quality delivery.
• Extensive experience in development planning/management.
• Excellent knowledge of H&T policies (NPPF, DMRB) required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on transport implications and highways impacts of development proposals.
• Assess planning applications and recommend actions.
• Prepare and present evidence at public inquiries.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Urban Planning

Street Design

H&T Policies

Negotiation

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

Job description

Job Title: Highways Planning and Development Manager / Transport Policy Officer, London

Client: AWD online

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ed06e5013897

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description

Overview: We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Highways Planning and Development Manager / Transport Policy Officer with expert knowledge of street design, H&T related Policies and standards, and extensive experience in the development planning/management industry.

Working as the Highways Planning and Development Manager / Transport Policy Officer, you will support and represent the Highways Development Management team in the design, planning, and delivery of new highways and streets within the Borough. You will also represent the highways and transport service at planning committees and appeal hearings/inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the transport implications and highways impacts of pre-application development proposals.
• Assess planning applications, advising on their transportation implications, and make recommendations.
• Advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans supporting development proposals; carry out transport appraisals.
• Assist developers with the Scoping of Transport Assessments, including reviewing strategic transport model outputs.
• Negotiate financial contributions towards transportation infrastructure arising from planning applications.
• Instruct Borough solicitors on highways obligations within Section 106 agreements and review legal drafts.
• Meet with officers, developers, and agents to discuss issues and facilitate successful planning outcomes.
• Prepare and present evidence at Public Inquiries, Hearings, and planning appeals.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to contribute to and set policies that improve H&T safety and sustainability.
• Excellent knowledge of national and international H&T policies (NPPF), standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Expertise in street design, focusing on delivering high-quality streets through planning.
• Extensive experience in development planning/management, including large-scale developments.
• Experience with industry software (e.g., Junctions 10, LinSig, modeling platforms).

Benefits

• 30-31 days annual leave, rising to 35-36 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee assistance program with 24/7 wellbeing helpline.
• Local & lifestyle discounts.
• Free onsite gym.
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes.

And much more! By submitting your application, you consent to us sharing your details with our client for this purpose.

Job reference: ed06e5013897

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