Overview
WMJobs Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Worcestershire County Council
Salary: £40,523 - £46,077 per annum (career grade)
Hours: 35 Hours per Week
Location: Worcester
Team: Planning and Transport Planning
Contract: Permanent
Application status: 2 days ago • Be among the first 25 applicants
Seniority and Employment Type
* Senior / Principal Highways Development Planner
* Full-time
Role and Context
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Highways Development Management team and to shape future growth in Worcestershire. The postholder will help to deliver ambitious highway schemes benefitting our residents and wider communities, including working on some of the largest developments in south Worcestershire including new settlements and urban expansions, focused on sustainable growth across all transport modes.
The transport network of the County is critical to economic growth, with investment proposed and planned in the road network, rail stations and service connectivity plus active travel. The County already has a strong record of delivery, having invested in significant road improvements including dualling the A4440 around Worcester, delivering Worcestershire Parkway rail station and active travel infrastructure including Kepax bridge across the Severn. The County is a diverse and vibrant mix of rural and urban communities, benefitting from the high-quality environment which Worcestershire offers.
Working with closely with the south Worcestershire Local Planning Authorities, the postholder will need to work across all aspects of the development process from pre-application discussion to condition discharge and post applications consents. Proposals in the South Worcestershire Development Plan include allocations of all sizes from new settlements, to urban extensions and rural expansion sites, ensuring a range of planning applications with many different considerations. The role will also assist in shaping emerging Local Plans and associated infrastructure requirements, helping to take proposals from concept to reality.
We are looking for a transport professional to join the team, with an ambition to deliver growth proposals and develop their career. The successful candidate will be part of the Highways Development Management team at the County Council and will have worked in planning or transport planning and have experience of assessing the impact of planning applications, writing responses and securing mitigation. The successful candidate will be offered training opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge including professional development.
Responsibilities
* Assess the impact of planning applications, write responses and secure mitigation as part of the Highways Development Management team.
* Contribute to delivering highway schemes and growth proposals in line with the South Worcestershire Development Plan and emerging Local Plans.
* Support pre-application discussions, condition discharge, and post-application consents.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience in planning or transport planning and assessing planning application impacts.
* Ability to work across transport modes and contribute to sustainable growth.
* Willingness to undertake professional development and training opportunities.
Benefits
* Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time); up to 31 days with length of service; holiday entitlement may be matched from other roles on joining.
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Professional Learning & Development: Opportunities for learning and progression within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: Hybrid working where possible to improve work/life balance.
Application Details
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 17 November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 8 December 2025
Documents: senior highways development planner.docx
For further information please contact: Emily Barker: ebarker@worcestershire.gov.uk
Note: This is a job posting reflected for Worcestershire County Council; referrals may increase interviewing chances. This posting includes standard job-related details as published.
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