Overview
A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is recruiting for a Principal Highways Development Coordinator to join their Highways Development Management team. This is a full-time, permanent position. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority in a highways planning and development environment.
Responsibilities
* Engage in pre-application discussions with planning officers, developers, and consultants.
* Assess transport assessments, transport statements and travel plans submitted in support of planning applications.
* Provide highways and transport recommendations to district planning authorities within agreed timelines.
* Represent the Highways Authority at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings.
* Negotiate and secure Section 106 financial contributions for strategic infrastructure delivery.
Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require a degree in Civil Engineering (or a relevant degree with compensatory knowledge and experience), along with substantial experience in highways development management and planning legislation.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
* Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience presenting at planning committees.
* Proven understanding of highway engineering and design standards.
* Experience of preparing technical reports, advising stakeholders, and working within a political environment.
Remuneration
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering up to £51,356 + 5%5 amrket rate supplement per annum.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
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