Senior Transport Planner — Highway Development Lead

Nottingham City Council; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner with experience in Highway Development Management to join the Highway Development Management Team. You will support the Team Manager, respond to development proposals, and supervise staff while managing caseloads and ensuring delivery of high-quality transport assessments.

The role requires strong leadership, senior-level representation, and a solid understanding of planning processes and current highway legislation.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable work experience within highway development management. Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Experience of representing the department at a senior level. Experience of working in a multi-agency environment.
• Experience of Supporting the development of transport policies and strategies of highway development management or land use planning.
• Conducting and managing packages of transport analysis or assessment work.
• Supervising and managing members of a team with varied workload, both in technical aspects and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of the planning process as it relates to highways and transportation and current legislation relevant to highways and transportation.
• Lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management. Have excellent communication, presentation and analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to consultations on development proposals throughout the development process.
• Negotiate S106 agreements.
• Supervise and guide team members and manage their caseload.
• Support the Team Manager in the management of the team.
• Lead and deliver high performance through leadership and setting clear priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Performance management

Team supervision

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner with experience in Highway Development Management to join the Highway Development Management Team. You will support the Team Manager, respond to development proposals, and supervise staff while managing caseloads and ensuring delivery of high-quality transport assessments.

The role requires strong leadership, senior-level representation, and a solid understanding of planning processes and current highway legislation.