Job Description

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do, by empowering our people to collaborate, think innovatively, make decisions and find solutions. Join us and be part of something better.

Senior Transport Development Officer Environment & Communities

At Enfield Council, we're working to create a more vibrant, greener and healthier borough through our Journeys and Places programme. As part of this, we're looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Transport Development Officer to lead on the transport assessment of major development within the borough.


You'll deliver expert highways, transport planning and policy advice for planning applications, major development projects, and negotiate with developers to secure transport improvements and funding towards mitigation measures. You'll work closely with colleagues across development management, highways services, legal and transport policy teams, and external bodies including Transport for London and the GLA and play a key part in the successful delivery of the strategic development within the borough.


Success in the role also depends on being a collaborative and proactive team player, demonstrating accountability, openness and respect while working constructively with colleagues, Members, developers, and the community to deliver positive outcomes for Enfield

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Key responsibilities

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Evaluate transport impacts of major and minor planning applications. Advise on transport policy for the Council's Local Plan. Lead negotiations with developers and stakeholders. Represent the Council at Planning Committee and public inquiries.

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in highways/transport planning, policy evaluation, and stakeholder negotiation. Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills. Degree in civil engineering, planning, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Help shape the future of Enfield's transport networkapply today with your supporting statement, CV and completed application form.


Contact details:


If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Mike Hoyland on 02081320975 or mike.hoyland@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal on 0208 132 1043 or email oley.taal @enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.


We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click

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to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

An excellent pension through the

Local Government Pension Scheme

(LGPS). Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.