At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing advice on highways and transport implications for over 3,500 planning applications annually.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council is committed to delivering accessible and inclusive services for all residents.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £55,443 to £61,116 per annum plus a 10% market premia.
- Other info: The position is politically restricted under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
- Why this job: This role offers the opportunity to influence local development policies and strategies significantly.
- Qualifications: Candidates must be Chartered Civil Engineers or have equivalent experience in development management.
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‑rata for part‑time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21st June 2026
Interview Date(s): w/c 29 June 2026
About the Role
The role involves the leadership and management of the team responsible for the provision of 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 and growth within the policies and strategies under the Council’s duties and responsibilities as Highways Authority. The team responds to statutory consultations on over 3,500 planning applications a year and provides input at all stages of the planning process. The role involves significant contact with Local Planning Authorities, developers, applicants and internal and external stakeholders, making communication skills key. This post is politically restricted, so the postholder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
About You
To be considered for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Be a Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent) or have demonstrated 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.
In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and deliver accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all residents. You will demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the following person: Lynne Stinson – Head of Service Highway and Transport Commissioning.
Equality and Accessibility
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Team Manager - Highway Development Management employer: Leicestershire County Council
Located at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire County Council values inclusivity and accessibility. The team engages with various stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration in highway development management.
Contact Details:
Leicestershire County Council Recruitment Team
