Overview
37 hours per week.
Do you want to play a hands-on role in shaping how development comes forward across Bridgend County Borough, helping to ensure new schemes are delivered safely, efficiently and with the right transport infrastructure in place?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and capable professional to join the Highways Development Control team at Bridgend County Borough Council, within the Planning and Development Services Group. This is a key role within a well-established and supportive team that sits at the centre of the planning process and works closely with planners, developers and engineers to manage the transport impacts of development.
The role focuses on providing professional highway and transportation advice on a wide range of planning applications, from smaller developments through to more complex schemes. You will assess transport implications, carry out site visits, engage with applicants and agents, and prepare clear, proportionate and defensible responses to the Local Planning Authority. The role also involves advising on appropriate mitigation, supporting Section 106 discussions, and contributing to the delivery of new or improved transport infrastructure where required.
You will work closely with colleagues across highways and planning, as well as external consultants, developers and elected members. The role requires sound judgement, clear communication and a practical, solution-focused approach. With support from senior colleagues, you will take responsibility for your own caseload and contribute positively to the wider work of the team.
This role would suit someone with experience in highways, transport or planning who is looking to develop their career within highways development control. Previous direct HDC experience is welcomed but not essential, and we are keen to hear from applicants who have been exposed to development-related transport or highway work and are ready to build their expertise in this area.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Leigh Tuck Strategic Transport and Highways Development Control Team Leader 01656 642504
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is designated as politically restricted.
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council: responders are encouraged to consider internal opportunities and the support available within the council.
Job Description & Person Specification: details are available from the council’s careers portal.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional highway and transportation advice on a wide range of planning applications, from small developments to complex schemes.
* Assess transport implications, carry out site visits, engage with applicants and agents, and prepare clear, proportionate and defensible responses to the Local Planning Authority.
* Advise on appropriate mitigation, support Section 106 discussions, and contribute to the delivery of new or improved transport infrastructure where required.
* Collaborate with colleagues across highways and planning, external consultants, developers and elected members.
* Exercise sound judgement, clear communication and a practical, solution-focused approach.
* Manage your own caseload with support from senior colleagues, contributing to the wider team work.
* Develop your career within highways development control, with opportunities to gain direct HDC experience or build experience in development-related transport work.
Qualifications
* Experience in highways, transport or planning is desirable.
* Previous direct HDC experience is welcomed but not essential.
* Willingness to be exposed to development-related transport or highway work and to build expertise in this area.
Other information
Contact: Leigh Tuck (Strategic Transport and Highways Development Control Team Leader) 01656 642504 for an informal discussion.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is designated as politically restricted.
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
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