Reference: coventrycc/TP/123003/10933
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £37,938 - £44,711
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
About the Team We Are Recruiting To
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias.
This is a great time to join Coventry, a city that is changing fast. We are looking for skilled people to help us take our city into a bright new future. Home to award-winning universities, top-level sports, and famous brands such as Jaguar and Severn Trent, Coventry is part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city.
With major developments continuing to shape the city, having the right infrastructure is vital. We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who, like us, are determined to make real, positive changes to Coventry.
What Is the Job Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of Highway Development Officers delivering high-quality development across Coventry. You will play a key role in shaping the future development of highway and transport infrastructure supporting our ambition to be a top ten city.
Working closely with the Planning and Highway teams, you will assess and provide high-quality advice on the impact of proposed development. Aligned with our One Coventry vision to deliver safe, accessible, and sustainable developments, we are looking for an experienced engineer with technical knowledge and excellent negotiation skills. The role will secure funding from developers, where appropriate, to support and deliver the Council’s policies and strategies as may be adopted or promoted by the Council or Government.
Who Are We Looking For?
Good communication skills are essential in this role as you will be asked to provide in-depth reviews and comments regarding planning applications that have an impact on the highway network. You will also represent the team at Planning Committees and other review panels where required. The role requires working closely with other departments, Councillors, and interested parties, so proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information in a clear, concise, and persuasive style will be required.
A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant guidance is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant first degree e.g., Civil Engineering plus appropriate post-graduate training or experience equivalent to this standard.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Currently in care or have previously been in care
* Consider yourself to be disabled or have a long-term health condition
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