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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior/Principal Highways Development Management Officer to join our proactive Highways Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
In your role as Senior/Principal Highways Development Management Officer you will support and represent the Highways Development Management team associated with the design, planning and delivery of new highways and streets within the Borough.
This includes representing the highways and transport service at planning committees and appeal hearings/inquiries.
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:&nbsp;
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30-31 days (rising to 35-36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays&nbsp;
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme&nbsp;
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline&nbsp;
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts&nbsp;
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)&nbsp;
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes&nbsp;
⭐ And much more! 
Key responsibilities: 
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<li>To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of pre-application development proposals</li>
<li>To assess planning applications including advising and making recommendations on their transportation implications, having regard to Borough policy and to Government policy and advice.</li>
<li>To advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>To negotiate appropriate financial contributions towards transportation services and infrastructure required arising from planning applications</li>
<li>To instruct Borough solicitors on highways obligations to be secured within Section 106 agreements and review and advise on draft legal agreements</li>
<li>Meet with other officers, developers and their agents where appropriate to discuss issues and seek to find solutions to outstanding problems to facilitate the successful outcome of the planning application</li>
<li>To prepare and present evidence to Public Inquiries, Hearings and planning appeals.</li>
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Candidate requirements: 
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<li>Ability to contribute and set policies that will effectively deliver improvements in H&amp;T safety or sustainability</li>
<li>Excellent working knowledge of relevant national and international H&amp;T related policies (NPPF) standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets),</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of street design, with particular focus on the delivery of high-quality streets through the planning process</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years experience in the development planning/management industry, including strategic scales of developments (e.g. over 500 dwellings/15,000m2 Commercial).</li>
<li>Extensive experience analysing or interpreting industry software (such as Junctions 10, LinSig and modelling platforms)</li>
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Our Area:&nbsp;
Wokingham 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.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.&nbsp;
For more information or to arrange an information conversation, please email Alan Lewis - Highways Development Manager via <a href="mailto:alan.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alan.lewis@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 20th July 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.&nbsp;
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. 
&nbsp;Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

Senior/Principal Highways Development Management Officer

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Are you passionate about smart transport solutions and making a real difference to how people move around Reading? We are looking for a&nbsp;Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician&nbsp;to join our dynamic Network Services team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Reading’s transport infrastructure, supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of intelligent transport systems (ITS) including traffic signals and CCTV.
&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 
About the Role:
You will play a key part in supporting the operation and optimisation of Reading’s Urban Traffic Management &amp; Control (UTMC) systems, including technologies like SCOOT, MOVA and Variable Message Signs (VMS) As a Traffic Signals &amp; ITS Technician you will assist with traffic signal controller testing, site acceptance testing, and the modelling of complex junctions to improve traffic flow. Your work will also involve helping to design and implement traffic control schemes, contributing to technical reports and drawings, and supporting the planning and coordination of events that impact the highway network. Additionally, you’ll liaise with internal teams, neighbouring authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of intelligent transport solutions across the borough. What We’re Looking For:
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<li>A strong interest in transport systems and willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ in electrical work or ITS).</li>
<li>Good communication and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Experience in a technical or office-based environment with the ability to manage a varied workload.</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) and willingness to work occasional out-of-hours shifts.</li>
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 We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new technical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious -&nbsp;be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading -&nbsp;maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
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Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview date: Intended to be 17th and 18th July 2025 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Penman – Network Services Manager – <a href="mailto:james.penman@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.penman@reading.gov.uk</a> or on 0118 937 2202. &nbsp;
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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