The starting salary for this position is GBP31,262 per annum for 36 hours per week

This position is for a 12-month fixed term contract or internal secondment.

This role is based at Quadrant Court, Woking but with good opportunities for flexible working including working from home and at other Surrey County Council office space across the County.

We are excited to be recruiting a new PDP Transport Development Planning Officer within our Transport Development Planning Team (PDT).

About the Team

Surrey County Council is the Highway Authority for roads within the county. The Transport Development Planning (TDP) Team is responsible for assessing the impact of development proposals on the roads and transport networks in the area. We provide recommendations to the county's Planning Authorities to help improve and preserve the safety and sustainability of travel in the area as new developments are delivered. Our team considers over 3500 planning applications each year, ranging from small residential proposals to large urban extensions; new or expanded schools; and new commercial or retail units.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.Buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeingA generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesPaternity, adoption and dependents leave About the Role

As Transport Development Planning Officer within our TDP Team you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the team and providing advice to the Local Planning Authorities on the transport impacts of development proposals in a diverse and varied region. You will assist the team in its role of promoting sustainable development, maintaining, and improving road safety, minimising traffic generation and maximising the shift towards sustainable travel modes within the framework of transport and land use planning policy and guidance.

In addition to providing administrative support, you will develop experience in reviewing the transport implications of development proposals. You will also assist the team in the management and coordination of legal agreements with developers under Section 38 and Section 278 of the Highways Act, legislation which allows developers to deliver improvements to Surrey's roads relating to their planning application.

Personal development and progression plays a big part in the ethos of the TDP Team and Surrey County Council as a whole. You will be part of a large enthusiastic team who will support you to help further your career in transport planning.

You will require a full UK driving license and be willing to travel regularly within the county for site visits and meetings as required.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position, your application will clearly evidence:

Degree OR able to demonstrate relevant experienceGood administrative and communication skillsSkilled in the use of IT.You are a confident team player, flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.Interest and knowledge of relevant highway and planning technical mattersFull UK Driving License. At Surrey we work together openly and honestly to provide our residents with an excellent service that is inclusive and respectful of all. We offer a wide range of benefits that allow you to develop within your career without having to sacrifice your work/life balance.You can read more about our benefits, vision and values on our website by clicking apply.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 31st December with interviews to follow early in the new year.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.