Senior Highways Development Control Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Highways Development Control Officer to join our Highways Development Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As Senior Highways Development Control Officer, you will advise on transport implications for development proposals, assess planning applications, and review Road Safety Audits. You'll guide developers on Transport Assessments, negotiate infrastructure contributions, and represent the Council at Public Inquiries and planning appeals.

This role involves providing timely responses to planning consultations and conducting site visits to identify constraints. You will contribute to strategic planning, ensure compliance with highways legislation, maintain accurate records, and act as an Expert Witness for appeals and enquiries.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated professional with experience in highways development management, civil engineering, or transport planning to join our team.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 30 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities

• To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of pre-application development proposals
• To assess planning applications including advising and making recommendations on their transportation implications in alignment with Borough policy and Government policy and advice
• To provide high-quality and timely responses to planning consultations
• To advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals
• To review Stage 1 Road Safety Audits and ensure that any road safety issues identified are resolved satisfactorily by the developer / designer
• Provide assistance and guidance to developers on the Scoping of any TA required, including commissioning and review of strategic transport model outputs from the Borough’s modelling team
• Carry out site visits to establish how the development will fit into the surrounding highway infrastructure and identify are any potential constraints on the development

Candidate Requirements

• A level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning
• Expert knowledge of street design, with particular focus on the delivery of high-quality streets through the planning process (e.g. 80-200 dwellings)
• Excellent knowledge of traffic and speed management principles to support the delivery of safe highways for all users
• Extensive experience analysing or interpreting industry software (such as Junctions 10)

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Malcolm Pinto, Head of Engineering, Development and Delivery, via Malcolm.Pinto@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

AI in Applications:

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Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.