We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Highways Development and Delivery Support Officer to join our Highway Development Management team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.
As Assistant Highways Development and Delivery Support Officer, you will advise on the transport implications of development proposals at pre-application and full application stages, ensuring alignment with WBC Policy and the National Planning Policy Framework. You will assess planning applications, review traffic flow data to identify capacity issues, and support sustainable transport accessibility, parking layouts, and road safety features for new developments.
You'll review Construction Environmental Management Plans and Road Safety Audits to ensure safety standards are met, while providing high-quality responses to planning consultations. Guiding developers on Transport Statement scoping and supporting senior staff with major sites through traffic surveys and modelling, you will contribute to planning committee reports and deliver excellent customer service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised individual with a relevant degree or Level 4 qualification and 1-2 years of experience in highways or transport planning, to join our team.
Staff Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous Annual Leave – 28 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- To advise on the transport implications/highways impacts of development proposals at Pre-application and Full Application Stage.
- To assess planning applications, including advising and making recommendations on their transportation implications regarding WBC Policy (such as the Wokingham Core Strategy and Local Transport Plan) and to the National Planning Policy Framework.
- To assist in reviewing traffic flow data and identity capacity issues on the road network.
- To assist in reviewing sustainable transport accessibility of new developments, parking layouts, loading bay provision, safety of new access junctions, provision of traffic calming features, new pedestrian crossings and new footways/cycleways.
- To advise on Transport Statements and Travel Plans presented in support of development proposals and carry out transport appraisals of development proposals.
- To review Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPS), Delivery Servicing Plans (DSPs) and Parking Management Plans (PMPs) submitted in support of planning applications.
- To provide high quality and timely responses to Planning Consultations.
- To review Stage 1 Road Safety Audits and ensure that any road safety issues identified are resolved satisfactorily by the developer/designer.
Candidate Requirements
- Level 4 Qualification (eg HNC with 2+ years of relevant experience); Or a Bachelor’s degree
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional body (CIHT, CILT, IHE or ICE)
- Grade 6: 1-2 Years experience and a Level 6 (BSc) or Level 4 Qualification (HNC/Diploma in a relevant subject)
Skills/Knowledge
- Good communication skills both verbally and written (producing consultation responses with limited supervision)
Ability to actively listen in order to extract and assess important information
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- Good IT Skills and proficiency with MS Teams, SharePoint,Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project.
- Demonstrable skills interpret information from technical drawings or maps
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Malcolm Pinto, Head of Engineering, Development and Delivery, via [email protected] (Strictly no agencies).
Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC
AI in Applications:
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.
However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.
We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
