Senior Transport Development Officer

Enfield Council • Enfield, NH

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Enfield Council, we're working to create a more vibrant, greener and healthier borough through our Journeys and Places programme. As part of this, we're looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Transport Development Officer to lead on the transport assessment of major development within the borough. You'll deliver expert highways, transport planning and policy advice for planning applications, major development projects, and negotiate with developers to secure transport improvements and funding towards mitigation measures. You'll work closely with colleagues across development management, highways services, legal and transport policy teams, and external bodies including Transport for London and the GLA and play a key part in the successful delivery of the strategic development within the borough. Success in the role also depends on being a collaborative and proactive team player, demonstrating accountability, openness and respect while working constructively with colleagues, Members, developers, and the community to deliver positive outcomes for Enfield.

Requirements

• Proven experience in highways/transport planning, policy evaluation, and stakeholder negotiation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills.
• Degree in civil engineering, planning, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transport impacts of major and minor planning applications.
• Advise on transport policy for the Council's Local Plan.
• Lead negotiations with developers and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committee and public inquiries.

Benefits

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees