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Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We are seeking a Principal Regeneration Officer to play a leading role within our Business, Investment and Growth Team. This team is the first point of contact for investment opportunities in the borough - supporting local businesses, shaping regeneration priorities and driving the growth of Halton’s economy. In this senior role, you will support the Regeneration &amp; Business Growth Manager to deliver a wide range of regeneration, investment and business growth programmes. You will lead multi-disciplinary project teams, manage key capital schemes and provide specialist professional insight to ensure successful delivery of high-profile programmes. This is a highly influential post, central to major initiatives such as the Mersey Gateway Regeneration Plan Plus, Sci-Tech Daresbury Innovation Zone, and Freeport-related projects.Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions:You will:<ul><li>Take a lead role in developing, coordinating and monitoring major capital development programmes</li><li>Manage high-profile regeneration and investment projects within the Council’s Capital Programme</li><li>Lead on programme budgeting and the financial management of internal and external resources</li><li>Coordinate public consultation activity and support partners in engaging with residents</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with partners including the private sector, Combined Authority and other agencies</li><li>Work closely with the Programme Management Office on funding bids, planning applications and investment proposals</li><li>Provide specialist advice on regeneration and investment issues, including commercial funding, land remediation and industrial property</li><li>Prepare reports for Executive Board, Policy &amp; Performance Boards, Steering Groups and Joint Venture Boards</li><li>Represent senior leaders where required and support the delivery of strategic aims across the department</li></ul> Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: <ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Damian Cooke <a href="mailto:damian.cooke@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">damian.cooke@halton.gov.uk</a> or on 0151 511 6468.Interviews will take place on wc 19th January 2026At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Principal Regeneration Officer

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire is growing and evolving rapidly as a Council and as a Community. It is an exciting time to be joining us. With Growth comes development, from house extensions to urban extensions; warehouses to wind farms; one person’s dream, is another’s nightmare. Development is challenging; are you up for that challenge? The Development Liaison Team brings together the Council’s highway advice, highway adoption and highway agreement services supported by our partners in Kier Highways, this small but dedicated team needs you to meet the challenges ahead.As our Senior Highway Adoption and Agreements Engineer you will provide the vital highway engineering knowledge and experience the Council needs to ensure new roads and streets as well as highway improvements are fit for purpose and comply with our exacting standards. We look forward to you helping us shape our new and emerging communities whilst protecting our existing vibrant and beautiful historic towns and villages. What will you be doing?The Senior Highway Adoption and Agreement Engineer sits within the Development Liaison team of the Councils Highways and Waste services which brings together the Council’s highway advice, highway adoption and highway agreement services supported by our partners in Kier Highways. This small but highly effective and dedicated team needs an experienced Senior Engineer to lead the Highway Adoption and Highway Agreement functions. You will negotiate legal agreements including those under Section 38 and Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 required to facilitate new development. You will also lead on providing technical and engineering advice and support for the Council to ensure that developer proposals comply with appropriate local and national standards as well as working with developers to get new roads adopted.You will be managing a small team with big responsibilities vital to ensure the Council’s aims and objectives of supporting appropriate development and growth are achieved. About youAre you our new Senior Highway Adoption and Agreements Engineer ready to lead our highway adoption and agreement services so vital to make sure new developments are served by the infrastructure necessary and which is compliant with appropriate standards? You will be a suitably experienced and qualified engineer familiar with local government and development processes, the planning system as well as the highway adoption mechanisms. Your experience in highway design and managing a team with multiple schemes, balancing priorities and resources both internal and external will help us to deliver the services necessary to facilitate development. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a>Armed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Senior Highway Adoption and Agreements Engineer

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Sector:&nbsp;&nbsp; Planning (Development Management)
Hastings Borough Council
Planning Officer
Grade: 8 - 6 SCP 9 – 26
Salary: £27,254 to £37,280
In addition: Staff allowance of £2,278
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 
Our Offer
This role comes with:
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The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning Services Team. As a Planning Officer you will be assessing planning applications, advising on pre- applications and defending us at appeal. With excellent communication skills you’ll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, supporting growth and regeneration that reflects the Council’s wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development while protecting the environment and conserving the historic character of the Borough.
We’d love it if you have relevant planning experience and qualifications, but if you don’t you can still apply as we would be happy to train you. The important thing is that you have a passion for making the town the best it can be.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description. We are keen to support your training and personal development and which includes flexible working and home working.
Who are we?
With world class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter in the Old Town, outstanding architecture, a variety of unique boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs, not to mention 1,000 years of history, Hastings is a popular place to live and visit. Competitive house prices, good schools, beautiful parks, an attractive environment, an outstanding community spirit and a determination to continue to evolve makes a move to Hastings a very positive investment into your future.
In June 2021, Hastings Borough Council was awarded £24.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund. This will kick start the re-set button for Hastings and its regeneration ambitions. Hastings’ £24.3m investment includes a new green and low carbon Centre of Excellence that will provide new commercial space while also helping the town seize the opportunities of the emerging green economy. It will also boost the town’s tourism offer through improvements to Hastings Castle, the first Norman castle built by William the Conqueror in 1067, and other public spaces.
Who are you?
Whilst we welcome applications from existing planners, we are equally keen to encourage applications from people who may not have experience of working in a Planning Team or hold relevant qualifications. Perhaps you are looking for a change of direction in your career.
What we are looking for is someone with a passion for the built environment, what your town looks like and how it benefits the community. You will be someone who wants to become involved in the shaping of our town in a sustainable way, enabling growth whilst protecting the natural environment and quality of life for residents.
You will be able to understand and assess plans and drawings and clearly communicate your assessment and conclusions both verbally and through accurate and concise reports. You will be comfortable in making detailed site visits to assess planning applications and dealing with customers face to face and via correspondence.&nbsp; You’ll have the ability to work under your own initiative making recommendations on planning applications. You will be able to project manage your work to meet Council and Government targets. You will be able to work in difficult, pressured and potentially confrontational situations and remain calm.
You’ll have a basic understanding of the planning system and planning law, both locally and at national level. &nbsp;T<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/601034938fa8f5655299d23e/Plain_English_guide_to_the_planning_system.pdf" target="_blank">he Plain English Guide to the Planning System</a> helps to explain the Planning System, paragraphs 43 onwards being more relevant to this role.
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You’ll have excellent communication and customer-care skills, the ability to work flexibly, as part of a busy and high performing team. If you don’t have a qualification but would like to pursue learning opportunities, we will support you by providing the relevant training to help you develop in your role and further progress your career, up to and including degree level.
Full details of the qualification and experience required for the roles can be found in the attached job description
If you have any questions you can call Eleanor Evans on (01424) 783251 or email (<a href="mailto:eevans@hastings.gov.uk" target="_blank">eevans@hastings.gov.uk</a>). We have a welcoming and friendly team so if you think this role could be for you we would love to hear from you.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Senior Planning OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul><li>The role of Senior Planning Officer will be based in one of the area teams within the Planning Service, you will carry out a full range of development management functions including the assessing of all types and scale of applications. Conserve the City’s heritage whilst enabling appropriate development across the city to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly service</li><li>In the role of Senior Planning Officer, you will be expected to carry out a full range of development management functions including the assessing of all types and scale of applications. Conserve the City’s heritage whilst enabling appropriate development across the city to provide a modern, customer focussed and business friendly service</li><li>The Senior Planning officer will assess and process of all types and scale of planning applications and applications for consent to display advertisements and demolish/alter Listed Buildings etc including: the carrying out of all necessary consultations and negotiations; the preparation of recommendations and reports; and attendance at Committee meetings as required and dealing with appeals against planning decisions, including the preparation of the Council’s case and the presenting of evidence at Public Inquiries and hearings, where appropriate</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: Midnight on Monday 19th January 2026 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 26th January 2026 Interview date: W/C Monday 2nd/9th February 2026 Interview type:&nbsp;Face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Dimba at <a href="mailto:andrea.dimba@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.dimba@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Senior Planning Officer

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Senior/Principal Planning Officer 
Development Management, Planning and Environmental Health
Salary: £45,868 - £56,105 (Scale 36-45) 
Closing date: 9am on Monday 12 January 2026
Interview date: w/c 22 January 2026
What does it take to be a planner at Elmbridge?
Commitment? Determination?&nbsp; Solution-focussed attitude?
We would suggest that it takes all of this and one other trait; we want our planners to be passionate about design.
That’s what makes planning at Elmbridge different; we have talented, passionate people, determined to do their best work for Elmbridge, influencing and helping to shape Elmbridge.
You will see the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
Are you ready to step up to a more senior role dealing with complex applications?&nbsp; Our recently created Senior/Principal Planning Officer role enables career progression within the same post, which would include the opportunity to take on the responsibility of delegated decision making for certain applications.
Whether you are a planning manager, officer or trainee you will understand that you have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge. You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets.&nbsp; With land values that rival London and a population of 140,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.
From April 2027, Elmbridge will become part of the new East Surrey Council.&nbsp; As we work towards that time, our focus remains firmly on delivering high quality services to our residents.&nbsp; We understand that this period of transition may bring uncertainty, particularly around future working arrangements such as office locations. Please be assured that we are committed to supporting all our employees throughout this process, prioritising wellbeing, continuous learning and professional development.
While we cannot predict exactly what lies beyond 2027, we can confidently say that your time at Elmbridge Borough Council will be both rewarding and enriching. You will gain valuable experience, benefit from extensive training opportunities and be involved in one of the most significant transformations in local government in the past 50 years.
About us
We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.
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We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.
If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Paul our Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.
What are you waiting for?

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Senior/Principal Planning Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Developer Contributions Officer (primarily administering CIL) to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.Previous experience of CIL and s106 is essential. &nbsp;Applications without experience cannot be considered.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Permanent Ref: P0807 Why come to Dacorum? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Enforcement Team within Dacorum Borough. Dacorum is easily accessible from the M1, M25 and the A41. The Borough consists of commercial, urban, rural, Green Belt and AONB providing an opportunity for a vast range of breaches of Planning Control. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service. What is the opportunity? You will be a motivated and proactive individual who will take responsibility for ensuring high standards, working within a small team. The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately. The post presents an ideal opportunity for an individual who already has in-depth experience and knowledge of Planning Enforcement and is perhaps looking to progress their career dealing with more complex cases and supporting management functions. You will need to have the relevant level of qualification and experience, including a sound knowledge of Planning Enforcement. Our Planning Enforcement Team are responsible for investigating and resolving breaches of Planning Control including unauthorised works to Listed Buildings and to Protected Trees. You will act as advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and senior management on the allocated service. You will work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. Further information Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations, sometimes at one days’ notice for priority visits. Previous applicants need not apply. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: <a href="mailto:tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk</a>. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Dates: week commencing 9th February 2026

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme</li><li>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul><h2>About the role</h2>At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Highways Development Management Engineer to join our Highways and Transport Service. You’ll be at the heart of shaping how new developments across the area impact our transport network, ensuring they deliver safe, high-quality and sustainable solutions.In this role, you will assess the transport and highways impacts of planning applications, provide clear and practical technical advice, and negotiate with developers to secure the right improvements. You’ll play a key part in managing and coordinating developer contributions, including Section 106 and Section 278 agreements, and oversee the design and delivery of highways works funded by developers to ensure they meet the highest standards.You’ll also work closely with colleagues, elected members, stakeholders and local communities to help create accessible, efficient and sustainable transport networks that support growth and improve quality of life across West Northamptonshire. <h2>Additional information</h2>You should have a solid understanding of highways engineering principles and the development management process, together with knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy, and sustainability issues relevant to local government. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will be working closely with colleagues, developers, planners, and other stakeholders to secure and deliver high-quality transport solutions.You will be confident in reviewing technical drawings and transport assessments, able to provide clear advice and recommendations, and skilled at negotiating outcomes that balance growth with sustainable transport objectives. The ability to work independently, use your initiative, and manage competing priorities under pressure is vital.Ideally, you will hold a degree in a relevant discipline such as civil engineering, highways, or transport planning, and have experience of preparing and presenting technical reports. Project management training and experience in handling Section 106 and Section 278 agreements would be an advantage, alongside a motivation to further develop your expertise in highways development management.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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