TIPCU Casework Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Join the National Transport Casework Team and play a key role in delivering statutory casework on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. From processing Stopping Up Orders to supporting applications for major road schemes from Local Authorities and National Highways, your work will directly shape the UK’s transport network.

We’re looking for a confident, organised and detail-focused individual who thrives on managing their own caseload. Reporting to a Team Manager, you’ll take ownership of your work, with opportunities to support and lead colleagues, while using your strong communication skills and flexible approach to deliver high-quality outcomes.

This role is perfect for a confident, dedicated and well-organised individual with a keen eye for detail. You will have responsibility for managing and processing your own caseload and there may be some line management of staff required. You will require a flexible working approach and good communication skills.

• Assessing applications to ensure consistency, accuracy and comprehensiveness of requested proposals in accordance with legislation and permitted development.
• Working closely with a range of stakeholders, including developers, local authorities, Highways England and Planning Inspectorate.
• Identifying links between different types of orders, ensuring concurrent action is taken where appropriate, offering advice to applicants and providing clear communication to interested parties at significant stages of the process.
• Making arrangements for public inquiries, producing recommendations and draft decision letters following receipt of the inspector’s report, or after considering the written representations of objections.
• Ensuring appropriate conditions apply for the authorisation/extension of temporary traffic regulation orders.
• Drafting Orders, notices and related plans.
• Some line management.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Strong inter-personal skills with experience of building good working relationships across teams including with senior managers.
• Experience of organising work both methodically and at pace, diligently forward planning and tracking ongoing tasking.
• Experience of managing several conflicting priorities to meet a tight deadline, including working flexibly and proactively.
• Experience of using and a confident user of Microsoft Office.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 12th July 2026.