| Salary £32,062-£36,363 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Cuerden Depot |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Highways Development Control acts on behalf of the Local Highway Authority (LHA) and provides statutory responses to Planning Applications to the Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).This role sits within the Highway Development Control (Strategic) Team.
Highways Development Control (Strategic) handle some of the more complex or sensitive developments across Lancashire, in addition to managing developer contributions (S106), developing Highways and Transport infrastructure strategies, and supporting Local Plan development. A number of the projects are of national importance and subject to a high level of scrutiny. Consequently, this provides an opportunity to work on a diverse and interesting range of developments with colleagues and project partners.
We provide impartial professional highways advice in line with national policy (the National Planning Policy Framework), guidance (Manual for Streets), technical standards (DMRB), regulations and the legal framework (including the Highways Act 1980), supporting the development process.
The work that is undertaken in Development Control (Strategic) requires analytical ability, a reasonable degree of mathematical proficiency, strong communication skills (including but not limited to writing) and commitment. You will be expected to undertake work including analysis of Transport Assessments, traffic modelling, liaising with LPAs, maintaining clear audit trails and record keeping, and analysing data to problem solve. Relevant experience is desirable but not essential if the candidate can demonstrate other transferable qualities. The nature of this role is such that the drive and ability to undertake self-directed learning is critical and support will be provided.
The role may require work on occasion outside of traditional working hours, in mornings, evenings, or on weekends. This is dependent on the type of development currently being worked on and what information is needed to support LCC's analysis and recommendation to the Local Planning Authority.
The role is hybrid working, based at Cuerden Depot, Bamber Bridge, with some home-based work.
A full, clean, driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
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