OverviewJoin to apply for the

Team Leader Highways Development

role at

Bedford Borough Council .

This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver high quality development across Bedford Borough.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Highways Development Management service through the implementation and delivery of the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Council in its role as the Highway Authority.

Work closely with Planning and Highway teams, managing a team of four officers to assess the impact of proposed development.

Interpret and critique Transport Assessments and other technical documents and plans to support safe, accessible and sustainable developments.

Employ excellent negotiation skills to defend highway and transport objections where necessary at appeals, including public inquiries.

Follow projects from pre-application to final approvals, with several large-scale major applications anticipated over the coming years.

Remain aware of other major infrastructure projects and local schemes, including the Local Land Charges Highway Searches function with two dedicated officers.

Requirements / Qualifications

Technical knowledge spanning national and local transport and planning policies.

Ability to interpret, critique and communicate complex transport-related documents and plans.

Strong negotiation and advocacy skills relevant to highway and transport planning.

Experience in managing teams and coordinating cross-department collaboration (Planning, Highway).

Important datesClosing date: 15 September 2025

Interview date: 29 September 2025.

How to applyWhen you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please ensure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role. The job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided.

Additional informationThe Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving); a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant. We pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration

Bedford Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and encouraging diversity in the workplace.

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