Senior Highway Development Manager

3 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Highway Development Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Highway Development Manager to join our team at Leeds City Council. As a key member of our Transport Development Services Team, you will play a crucial role in assessing the impact of development proposals on the highways network and promoting safe and sustainable transport options.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a team dealing with all aspects of highway development management, including significant developments and input into local plans.
  • Deputise for the Principal Highways Development Engineer and/or Project Managers when necessary.
  • Respond to consultations and requests for highway development management advice.
  • Monitor progress against targets and generate and evaluate potential options and solutions to transport-related problems.
  • Liaise with other Council services and outside agencies on development matters.
  • Attend formal and informal meetings with Elected Members and members of the public.
  • Prepare and present reports for decisions by Elected Members and delegated officers.
  • Prepare and present evidence for public inquiries and hearings.
  • Undertake site visits to assess development proposals.
  • Prepare inputs to Planning/Development Briefs and the Local Plan/LDF process.
  • Represent the authority at site visits with members and other meetings to discuss and negotiate in respect of development management.
  • Support the management and monitoring of project budgets and risk.
  • Prepare project briefings, reports, press releases, and responses to letters and enquiries.

Requirements:

  • A degree or equivalent level qualification relevant to transport planning or civil engineering.
  • A postgraduate qualification in transport planning or civil engineering and/or an accredited professional qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • Demonstrable experience in a planning, transport, or engineering role relevant to the duties of this post.
  • Experience in supervising and developing staff.
  • Experience of relevant project working within local authority, public, or business sector organisations.
  • Experience in assessment of planning applications and/or transport/development proposals.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Knowledge and understanding of transport modelling and appraisal techniques.
  • Understanding of the planning system and its relationship to transport planning and policy making.
  • Postgraduate qualification in transport planning/civil engineering and/or an accredited professional qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • Understanding of local government and experience of achieving results in a politically sensitive context.
  • Experience of negotiating preferably in a planning and development environment.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
  • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
  • A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
  • A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How to Apply:

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