Job Title: Senior Developing Highways Manager
Location: Hybrid Working - Shropshire office, mainly working from home
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours
Type: Temporary Role - 6 months
Opus People Solutions are working with Shropshire Council to recruit for a Senior Developing Highways Manager.
Main Duties
Deputising, as required, for the Planning and Development Services Manager in his or her managerial, supervisory and reporting duties and contributing to the overall smooth running and effectiveness of the wider team. Act as Senior Officer for Developing Highways related matters for Shropshire Council
Leading and providing professional advice on Highway Development Control (HDC) matters to ensure that the requirements and objectives of the Council are met in respect of all new developments
Undertake short and long term budget management for this service area and ensure continued focus on best value is achieved.
Monitoring that site performance inspections are proactively and comprehensively undertaken for all sites across the county
Represent Shropshire Council and act as Highway Authority at magistrates' court, public inquiries, planning committee etc.
Attend meetings with external organisations, meeting with local members, Parish and Town Councils and any other stakeholders.
Ensure Shropshire Council core strategies are embedded within the servi...