We work exclusively for Hertfordshire County Council acting as the Highway Authority in its role as statutory consultee.
If successful, you will be part of a wider team that also deals with Development Management and is the home to head of profession who are focussed on influencing the design of places which encourage active and sustainable travel.
This role focuses on supporting housing and infrastructure development from a transport planning perspective, with involvement in major strategic sites.
Responsibilities will include supporting planning applications, working at the information and pre-application stages, and acting in the capacity of the highway’s authority.
A key part of the role will be evaluating the suitability of development locations, negotiating with and managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring responses are aligned with the county council’s objectives. This position will require strong relationship-building, negotiation skills, and awareness of the political environment.
If successful, your role as Planning Manager will be to develop expertise in highways and planning, and contribute to shaping plans that balance economic, environmental, and social sustainability in local Stevenage community.
Main responsibilities:
- Support the Local Plan and Strategic Development Team in leading the One Service approach to Place Making.
- Work closely with the Strategy and Programme Managers to develop programmes of work, manage the communications with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and external partners while supporting the Local Plan process.
- Support the development of master plans for strategic developments ensuring the Highways interests are represented at an early stage
- Contribute to the team, and the unit, in terms of researching and sharing best practice, developing new ideas and supporting the development of members of the team.
