Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £41,259- £44,109 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Are you an experienced Transport Planner who is looking for their next challenge?
Do you want to work for an organisation that values and supports its employees?
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and analytical individual to join our Highway Development Management Team.
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for completing effective transport assessments detailing the highways impact of planning applications submitted to Local Planning Authorities and pre-application enquiries as well as providing advice on the commissioning of transport evidence to underpin these assessments.
You will use your negotiation skills to secure and where necessary deliver highways and transportation mitigation for development proposals including through Section 106 discussions and identifying other funding sources as appropriate.
Reporting to the Senior Transport Planner, you will be required to use your technical knowledge to input into a range of activities including strategic masterplan sites, outline/full/hybrid/reserved matters planning applications and planning appeals, the development of transport policy and transport studies, the development plan process, and the creation of policy and guidance.
Your work will bring you into contact with Members, partners and stakeholders who’ll be looking to you for technical advice. You must therefore be a confident communicator who is able to build and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships and represent the Department at a variety of events involving internal and external parties.
In addition, you will be required, when appropriate, to deputise for the Senior Transport Planner and assist them with the management and delivery of complex packages of work.
You may, on occasion, need to work outside of normal working hours.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- An HNC/HND/NVQ4 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering or Transportation) or equivalent demonstrable work experience of highways development management or another relevant area of work.
- Experience of highway development management or land use planning, conducting packages of transport analysis or assessment work, and supporting the development of transport policies and strategies.
- Experience of collaborative working with customers and key stakeholders to deliver outputs and outcomes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills including experience of effectively negotiating with external organisations such as developers and engaging with customers.
- Knowledge of planning processes and current legislation in relation to highways and transportation as well as an understanding of strategic transportation issues.
- Experience of interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports.
- Excellent numerical and analysis skills to assess transport data and trends and the ability to work to tight timescales/agreed targets.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Gabriella Garratt- Senior Transport Planner
Telephone: 0116 305 1374
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About UsAbout Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Skills Required
- HNC, HND, NVQ4, or equivalent demonstrable work experience in civil engineering, transportation, highways development management, or a relevant field
- Experience of highway development management or land-use planning
- Experience conducting transport analysis or assessment work
- Experience supporting the development of transport policies and strategies
- Experience collaborating with customers and key stakeholders to deliver outputs and outcomes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience negotiating with external organisations, including developers
- Knowledge of planning processes and current highways and transportation legislation
- Understanding of strategic transportation issues
- Experience interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills for assessing transport data and trends
- Ability to work to tight timescales and agreed targets
- Fluent English language ability
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
