• A competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Access to an occupational pension scheme

• A range of employee benefits including healthcare, public transport, and gym memberships discount

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced highway engineer to join our successful Highways team. There will be opportunities to be involved in a wide range of development related work, notably responsibility for providing advice on the highway implications of planning applications, including pre-application advice; securing Section 38 highway agreements; developing innovative, practical transport initiatives to support sustainable economic development, housing growth, new local and neighbourhood plans; as well as working with a range of partners and organisations to support sustainable travel and create safe, healthy and people friendly places.

If you have experience, knowledge and a keen interest in highways development management, place making and sustainable development we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Neville Ford Service Manager Planning and Transportation Policy for an informal discussion or enquiries Mobile Tel: 07825 174 233 Office: 01924 306617

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

To apply please visit www.wakefield.gov.uk, Job Reference 228125.

Closing date: 4th December 2020