Team Leader Highways Development Control
Team Leader Highways Development Control
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004499Closing Date
04/07/2025Service Area
Directorate
Environment
Service Area
Transport Policy Infrastructure & HDC
Category
Highways/Engineering - Professional - Highways/Engineering - Professional
Job Title
Team Leader Highways Development Control
Grade
BBU13
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 54918
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver high quality development across Bedford Borough. The successful applicant will oversee the Highways Development Management service through the implementation and delivery of the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Council in its role as the Highway Authority.
Working closely with Planning and Highway teams you will manage a team of four officers to assess the impact of proposed development. With the aim of delivering safe accessible and sustainable developments we are looking for someone with technical knowledge of Transport Assessments and excellent negotiation skills particularly on major development.
The role varies daily and offers the opportunity to follow projects through from pre application to final approvals. The Local Land Charges Highway Searches function also falls within the service area with two dedicated officers and so the post holder needs to remain aware of major infrastructure projects and local schemes.
We offer an agile working environment in an easily accessible town centre office an attractive local environment and a friendly experienced and supportive team.
Salary banding 50788 - 54918plus market rate supplement 4000 (subject to review).
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date:4th July 2025
Interview Date: 21st July 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Bedford Borough Council is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant Care Leavers Covenant and is a Disability Confident Employer. For more information please visit Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
NA
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire Bedford Borough Council Recruitment Bedford
Location
Is this a designated car user position
Yes
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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