Senior Highway Planning Liaison & Team Lead

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced transport planning professional to lead the Highway Planning Liaison Team and oversee the council's statutory highway consultee function. You will provide expert advice on planning applications from housing developments to major infrastructure schemes and guide a team of specialists across Derbyshire.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of planning law and highway policy, and the ability to influence stakeholders, support

Qualifications

• Experience in highway development management and transport planning.
• Ability to manage a professional technical team and resources.
• Strong knowledge of planning systems, legislation, and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Highway Planning Liaison Team and provide expert planning advice.
• Oversee statutory highway consultee function and assessment of complex proposals.
• Support planning appeals, inquiries, and professional discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Highway development management

Transport planning

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in transport planning or civil engineering

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced transport planning professional to lead the Highway Planning Liaison Team and oversee the council's statutory highway consultee function. You will provide expert advice on planning applications from housing developments to major infrastructure schemes and guide a team of specialists across Derbyshire.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of planning law and highway policy, and the ability to influence stakeholders, support