Senior Officer Highways Development Control

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Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a motivated individual for a highways development control role. You will provide professional highway and transportation advice for planning applications while working closely with planners, developers, and engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience in highways or planning and a valid driving license. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career development within the field of transport infrastructure.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Policy

Qualifications

• Experience in highways, transport or planning is preferred.
• A valid driving licence is required for this post.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional highway and transportation advice on planning applications.
• Assess transport implications and carry out site visits.
• Engage with applicants, prepare responses to the Local Planning Authority.

Skills

Highway and transportation advice

Sound judgement

Clear communication

Practical, solution-focused approach

Job description

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 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 you 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