Leicestershire County Council · Anstey, England · £41k–£44k
This is a live UK-based role at Leicestershire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 21 September 2026. Listed as open until 31 October 2026.
Job Description 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: 4th October 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 transport…
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