Overview
The Planning Development Manager (Highways) role at Jacobs, based in Stevenage, forms part of the Local Plans & Strategic Development team. This team supports the planning process through identification of the most sustainable sites for growth and looks after the evolution of those sites through the master-planning process and pre-application process. The team works exclusively for Hertfordshire County Council acting as the Highway Authority.
Your role
Your role will be critical in shaping sustainable development plans from a big-picture perspective, considering wider planning impacts such as drainage, transport access, and the liveability of future communities. In this role you will also be evaluating the suitability of development locations, negotiating with and managing multiple stakeholders, whilst ensuring responses are aligned with the county council's objectives. You will use your strong relationship-building and negotiation skills to further relationships through political awareness and meaningful and consultative work.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the Local Plan and Strategic Development Team in leading the One Service approach to Place Making
* Work closely with the Strategy and Programme Managers to develop programmes of work, manage the communications with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and external partners while supporting the Local Plan process.
* Support the development of master plans for strategic developments ensuring the Highways interests are represented at an early stage
* Contribute to the team, and the unit, in terms of researching and sharing best practice, developing new ideas and supporting the development of members of the team.
Requirements
* A relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Planning or Engineering) or suitable relevant experience.
* Experience in transport, planning, and/or sustainable development issues.
* Confident interpersonal and communication skills – ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the organisation, manage conflict and build connections.
* Strong relationship builder with strong Urban/ Transport / Highway or similar planning awareness.
* Credible knowledge of local plans, urban planning principles, place-making, and national policy frameworks like the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework).
Benefits
* Up to 10% pension
* 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
* Free medical and income protection insurance and many more
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Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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