At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team managing highway development and provide expert advice to planning authorities.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, committed to community growth and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with a focus on collaboration and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local development while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer or relevant experience in development management required.
The predicted salary is between 55443 - 61116 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £55,443 - £61,116 per annum + 10% of the top of the grade for Market Premia (pro‑rated for part‑time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Development and Growth service as the Team Manager for Highway Development Management.
About the Role
The role involves the leadership and management of the team responsible for providing advice to Local Planning Authorities, ensuring that the highways and transport implications of developments are understood and that appropriate measures are secured to mitigate the impacts of development within the councils’ duties and responsibilities as Highways Authority. The team responds to statutory consultations on over 3,500 planning applications a year and provides input to all stages of the planning process. The role requires significant contact with Local Planning Authorities, developers, applicants, and internal and external stakeholders, and therefore communication skills are key. This post is politically restricted; therefore the postholder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence you meet the following criteria:
- Be a Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent) or have work experience in development management.
- Have experience of performance management in line with a service plan.
- Think strategically and apply this thinking to the development of policies and strategies.
- Have knowledge of policies and procedures associated with highways and transport legislation.
- Be able to build powerful relationships across stakeholders, peers and partners, creating open and transparent relationships based on trust.
- Have excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Team Manager - Highway Development Management in Leicester employer: Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. Located in the heart of Leicester, the Council provides competitive salaries, including market premia, and fosters an inclusive environment where communication and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to public service and community impact, this role as Team Manager in Highway Development Management presents a meaningful opportunity to contribute to local planning and transport initiatives.
Contact Details:
Leicestershire County Council Recruitment Team
