Strategic Highways Development Lead

Matchtech; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead to join the Highways Development Management team on a contract basis. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to deliver the Council's statutory highway responsibilities in relation to planning, development and infrastructure delivery.

You will lead on major and strategic proposals, secure highway mitigation through the planning process, manage staff and resources, and contribute to policy, performance and

Responsibilities

• Lead on the highways assessment of major, complex, and strategically significant planning applications and development proposals.
• Oversee negotiations with developers, consultants, and planning authorities to secure appropriate highway mitigation.
• Ensure effective use of developer funding and legal mechanisms (106/278/CIL and related agreements).
• Represent the highway authority at planning committees, hearings, appeals, and public inquiries.
• Ensure all advice complies with legislation, national policy, standards and local guidance.
• Identify and manage risks associated with development proposals, including legal, financial, safety, and reputational risks.

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a dynamic Technical Lead to join the Highways Development Management team on a contract basis. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to deliver the Council's statutory highway responsibilities in relation to planning, development and infrastructure delivery.

You will lead on major and strategic proposals, secure highway mitigation through the planning process, manage staff and resources, and contribute to policy, performance and