Transport Development Control Team Manager

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Transport Development Control Team Manager to work within the South Gloucestershire Council.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months initially)
Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week
Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire, Hybrid
Hourly Rate: £60 to £65 per hour/£444 - £481 per day

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for transport planning and development? Our client, a forward-thinking Local Authority based in Yate, South Gloucestershire, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Transport Development Control Team Manager to provide exceptional leadership for a fixed-term contract of 6 months. This is your chance to make a real impact in a vibrant community while enjoying a competitive hourly rate of £60 to £65.

Role Overview:
As the Transport Development Control Team Manager, you will spearhead the Transport Development Control function, overseeing highways and transport advice on planning applications. Your strategic leadership will be vital in managing staff performance and ensuring the Local Highway Authority effectively supports sustainable growth across the district.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Transport Development Control Team, ensuring top-notch service performance.
• Oversee the assessment of major and strategic planning applications, including complex residential, employment, and infrastructure developments.
• Lead negotiations with developers, planning authorities, consultants, and legal teams to secure essential transport mitigation and sustainable travel measures.
• Represent the Local Highway Authority at senior meetings, planning committees, appeals, hearings, and public inquiries.
• Support wider service planning, resource management, and performance monitoring to maintain high service standards during a period of growth.

Who You Are:

• An experienced leader with a background in Transport Development Control, Development Management, or Transport Planning within a local authority.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, transport planning policy, highway design standards, and sustainable transport principles.
• Demonstrable experience managing professional teams, workloads, budgets, and service performance.
• Skilled in negotiating with developers on major planning applications and transport mitigation packages.
• An exceptional communicator with experience in stakeholder management and presenting evidence at committees and public inquiries.
• Degree-qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with professional membership (CIHT, TPS, ICE or equivalent) being a bonus!

Why Join Us?

Lead with purpose and make a difference in the community.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time role with a competitive hourly rate.
Be part of a dedicated team focused on sustainable growth and development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader ready to take on immediate responsibility for service management and stakeholder engagement. If you're ready to contribute to the delivery of strategic growth in South Gloucestershire, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Don't miss this chance to lead and inspire. Your expertise is needed to ensure timely and robust responses to planning applications while maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Join us in shaping the future of transport in South Gloucestershire!

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