Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Highways Development Control Officer to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Senior Highways Development Control Officer, you will be a key contributor to the Highway Development Management team, supporting and advocating for the design, planning, and implementation of new highways and streets within the Borough. Your responsibilities will also involve representing the service at planning committees as well as during Appeal Hearings and 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:
? A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
? An excellent local government pension scheme
? Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
? Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
? A range of local & lifestyle discounts
? An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
Key responsibilities:

• To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of pre-application development proposals
• To assess planning applications including advising and making recommendations on their transportation implications, having regard to Borough policy and to Government policy and advice.
• To advise on Transport Assessments and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals
• To provide high-quality and timely responses to planning consultations.
• To review Stage 1 Road Safety Audits and ensure that any road safety issues identified are resolved satisfactorily by the developer / designer.
• 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.
• Carry out site visits to establish how the development will fit into the surrounding highway infrastructure and identify are any potential constraints on the development
• To negotiate appropriate financial contributions towards transportation services and infrastructure required arising from planning applications
• 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

Candidate requirements:

• A level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning
• Expert knowledge of street design, with particular focus on the delivery of high-quality streets through the planning process (e.g. 80-200 dwellings)
• Excellent knowledge of traffic and speed management principles to support the delivery of safe highways for all users
• Extensive experience analysing or interpreting industry software (such as Junctions 10

Our Area:
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.
We're home to a range of high performing schools, 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.
If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information, please contact Malcolm Pinto, Head of Development, Delivery and Engineering - malcolm.pinto@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
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.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

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