This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Highways Development Management and Control teams and to shape future growth in Worcestershire.
Helping to deliver ambitious highway schemes benefitting communities, the role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest developments in the County including new settlements and urban expansions, focused on sustainable growth across all modes. The transport network of the County is critical to economic growth, with investment proposed and planned in the road network, rail stations and service connectivity plus active travel.
The County already has a strong record of delivery, having invested in significant road improvements including dualling the A around Worcester, delivering Worcestershire Parkway rail station and active travel infrastructure including Kepax bridge across the Severn.
The County is a diverse and vibrant mix of rural and urban communities, benefitting from the high-quality environment which Worcestershire offers. The major rivers of the Severn, Avon and Teme weave through the county, integral to our history, and shaping our landscape and growth proposals. The ability to build and maintain partnerships is essential for this role both internally and externally.
Working with closely with the Local Planning Authorities, the postholder will need to work across all aspects of the development process from pre-application discussion to condition discharge and post applications consents. Proposals in Local Plans include new settlements and strategic allocations, experience of working at scale would be advantageous. The role will also assisting in shaping emerging Local Plans and associated infrastructure requirements, helping to take proposals from concept to reality.
