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Principal Sustainable Transport Officer
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Salary
£39,526 - £43,613 per annum
Expires
13/09/2026
Company
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Location
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Job Type
Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Sustainable Transport officer to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £43,613 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovativeareas of the country. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiasticPrincipal Sustainable Transport Officerto join our team.
The role:
Reporting to the Infrastructure Planning Manager, this role will lead on the strategic and operational management of the Highways Development Control Team in its role as the Highway Authority in the planning process and assess developer-led highway works proposals, to deliver corporate objectives and priorities.
Your role will involve:
- Lead the Highways Development Control team, managing workloads and priorities to meet deadlines and fulfil the Council's statutory Highway Authority responsibilities.
- Oversee collaboration with Planning, Highways and external consultants to ensure planning applications and highway agreements comply with statutory and local standards, including securing appropriate highway infrastructure contributions.
- Lead the scoping of Transport Assessments, including commissioning and review of strategic transport modelling outputs.
- Lead highways responses on major applications, coordinating specialist advice and Public Rights of Way input to meet statutory timescales.
- Provide advice on legal agreements to secure highway infrastructure, transport improvements and travel plan contributions arising from development.
What we are looking for:
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, with a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
- Membership of a relevant professional body and evidence of maintaining professional standards and knowledge.
- Demonstrable experience in line management, with the ability to lead, support and develop teams.
- Significant experience of highway development control and the planning process, supported by extensive technical knowledge of highway design and construction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to a range of stakeholders.
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices
- Give As You Earn scheme
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programming providing counselling, advice and information
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, area current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Salary: £39,526 - £43,613 per annum
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Sector: Highways
Sector: Transport Planning
Job Role: Officer
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