Transport Development Control Technician
Ref: 180956
Salary: £30,024 p.a. plus benefits
Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October.
37 hours per week
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
We are looking for a Transport Development Control Technician to support the Local Highway Authority in assessing planning applications and ensuring new development integrates safely and sustainably with Swindon’s transport network. You will assist with reviewing pre-planning applications, planning applications and revisions, preparing clear evidence led highway and transport comments under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
You will support assessments across a variety of development proposals and work closely with Transport Planning, Traffic Management, Public Transport and Highway Agreements teams. This will include helping to review technical submissions and contributing to the delivery of safe, accessible and well connected development.
This is an excellent entry level opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in transport development management. You will receive mentorship from experienced colleagues, gain exposure to a variety of development proposals and build confidence in applying transport planning and traffic engineering principles within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car to make site visits and attend meetings.
The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
For further information about the role please contact Jack Whelan, Service Manager – Transport Planning at [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026
