Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:37 Working Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 29th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well established Environment & Property legal team. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire. About the Role To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Council's planning, highways and environment, and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport. The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity. We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution focused legal advice. Why join us? A planning focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision making A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must have: Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow. Demonstrable recent experience of planning and highway law to include: Advising and attending as legal representative at planning committees. Drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements. Providing legal advice at senior officer and Member level and advocacy on planning and highway enforcement matters. Experience or knowledge of highways and infrastructure agreements (including sections 38 and 278). Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case management and legal research and time recording systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome. Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner and to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines. Up to date legal knowledge in one or more of S106 planning agreements, S38 & S278 agreements, flooding/drainage, rights of way, road traffic, commons and village greens applications/matters. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader Telephone: Email: How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:37 Working Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 29th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well established Environment & Property legal team. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire. About the Role To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Council's planning, highways and environment, and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport. The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity. We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution focused legal advice. Why join us? A planning focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision making A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must have: Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow. Demonstrable recent experience of planning and highway law to include: Advising and attending as legal representative at planning committees. Drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements. Providing legal advice at senior officer and Member level and advocacy on planning and highway enforcement matters. Experience or knowledge of highways and infrastructure agreements (including sections 38 and 278). Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case management and legal research and time recording systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome. Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner and to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines. Up to date legal knowledge in one or more of S106 planning agreements, S38 & S278 agreements, flooding/drainage, rights of way, road traffic, commons and village greens applications/matters. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader Telephone: Email: How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:37 Working Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 29th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well established Environment & Property legal team. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire. About the Role To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Council's planning, highways and environment, and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport. The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity. We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution focused legal advice. Why join us? A planning focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision making A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must have: Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow. Demonstrable recent experience of planning and highway law to include: Advising and attending as legal representative at planning committees. Drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements. Providing legal advice at senior officer and Member level and advocacy on planning and highway enforcement matters. Experience or knowledge of highways and infrastructure agreements (including sections 38 and 278). Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case management and legal research and time recording systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome. Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner and to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines. Up to date legal knowledge in one or more of S106 planning agreements, S38 & S278 agreements, flooding/drainage, rights of way, road traffic, commons and village greens applications/matters. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader Telephone: Email: How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:37 Working Hours per Week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 29th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well established Environment & Property legal team. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire. About the Role To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Council's planning, highways and environment, and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport. The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity. We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution focused legal advice. Why join us? A planning focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision making A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must have: Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow. Demonstrable recent experience of planning and highway law to include: Advising and attending as legal representative at planning committees. Drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements. Providing legal advice at senior officer and Member level and advocacy on planning and highway enforcement matters. Experience or knowledge of highways and infrastructure agreements (including sections 38 and 278). Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case management and legal research and time recording systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome. Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner and to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines. Up to date legal knowledge in one or more of S106 planning agreements, S38 & S278 agreements, flooding/drainage, rights of way, road traffic, commons and village greens applications/matters. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader Telephone: Email: How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Role: Transport Planner Location: Reading Salary : 32- 44k (DOE) Ref: MAR113 Our client is currently looking for a Transport Planner (minimum 3 years of experience) with a passion for development related transport planning. The successful candidate will join a busy team working on a wide range of projects across the UK. Their strong and diverse client base means that no one day is the same and staff advise on an extensive portfolio of projects which includes mixed-use regeneration, residential, employment, logistics, retail, leisure and education. As a Transport Planner you will manage projects and communicate directly with clients to provide advice on transport and highway matters. You will also be involved in liaising and negotiating with local highway authority officers and other government bodies to achieve successful outcomes for our clients. If you want to go home at the end of the day feeling like you have achieved and delivered something, then this is the role for you! They will consider people based on their experience, but as a guide the successful candidate will have some or all of the following experience: Preparation of Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, Site Access Appraisals using Microsoft Office programmes (Word and Excel); Travel Plan Coordinator experience; An understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance; Junction capacity modelling using the Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY); Traffic signal design using LinSig; Preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highway schemes using AutoCAD; Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack; Preparation of high quality graphics using GIS packages and/ or Corel Draw; Exposure to Project Management and client communication; Prepare client briefs and fee proposals for submission, as well as contributing to company-wide bids and frameworks; Contribute to working towards our business targets. On offer: Competitive salary (graded by experience); 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority); Apple MacBook for work; Flexible working arrangements; Health cash plan; Two tiered pension; Life insurance cover; Death in service cover; Cycle Hire scheme; Discretionary Travel Loans; End of year Bonus scheme. The successful candidate will have: Formal education in either Transport Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning; Experience in the field of development focused transport planning; A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as CIHT or ICE; Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative. What to do next: If you are interested in this Transport Planner role in Reading, then please click on the link to apply. If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Transport Planning, Highways Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or Flood Risk Engineering, then please contact Martin on (phone number removed) for further information.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Role: Transport Planner Location: Reading Salary : 32- 44k (DOE) Ref: MAR113 Our client is currently looking for a Transport Planner (minimum 3 years of experience) with a passion for development related transport planning. The successful candidate will join a busy team working on a wide range of projects across the UK. Their strong and diverse client base means that no one day is the same and staff advise on an extensive portfolio of projects which includes mixed-use regeneration, residential, employment, logistics, retail, leisure and education. As a Transport Planner you will manage projects and communicate directly with clients to provide advice on transport and highway matters. You will also be involved in liaising and negotiating with local highway authority officers and other government bodies to achieve successful outcomes for our clients. If you want to go home at the end of the day feeling like you have achieved and delivered something, then this is the role for you! They will consider people based on their experience, but as a guide the successful candidate will have some or all of the following experience: Preparation of Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, Site Access Appraisals using Microsoft Office programmes (Word and Excel); Travel Plan Coordinator experience; An understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance; Junction capacity modelling using the Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY); Traffic signal design using LinSig; Preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highway schemes using AutoCAD; Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack; Preparation of high quality graphics using GIS packages and/ or Corel Draw; Exposure to Project Management and client communication; Prepare client briefs and fee proposals for submission, as well as contributing to company-wide bids and frameworks; Contribute to working towards our business targets. On offer: Competitive salary (graded by experience); 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority); Apple MacBook for work; Flexible working arrangements; Health cash plan; Two tiered pension; Life insurance cover; Death in service cover; Cycle Hire scheme; Discretionary Travel Loans; End of year Bonus scheme. The successful candidate will have: Formal education in either Transport Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning; Experience in the field of development focused transport planning; A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as CIHT or ICE; Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative. What to do next: If you are interested in this Transport Planner role in Reading, then please click on the link to apply. If you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Transport Planning, Highways Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or Flood Risk Engineering, then please contact Martin on (phone number removed) for further information.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drainage Engineer to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area to support the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) in managing flood risk and surface water drainage within the authority area. The role involves reviewing planning applications, assessing drainage strategies, undertaking drainage design work, and ensuring compliance with national and local flood risk and sustainable drainage policies. The main duties of the experienced Drainage Engineer are: Review and assess planning applications for compliance with local and national flood risk and drainage policies. Provide LLFA consultation responses on planning applications relating to surface water drainage. Assess Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies submitted with development proposals. Ensure development proposals meet Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards and guidance (e.g., Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS). Liaise with planning officers, developers, and consultants to resolve drainage-related issues. Undertake or review drainage design calculations for surface water management. Assess drainage networks including attenuation systems, infiltration systems, and discharge controls. Review hydraulic modelling outputs and drainage layouts. Ensure drainage proposals meet required greenfield runoff rates, storage volumes, and climate change allowances. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email.
Mar 28, 2026
Contractor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Drainage Engineer to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area to support the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) in managing flood risk and surface water drainage within the authority area. The role involves reviewing planning applications, assessing drainage strategies, undertaking drainage design work, and ensuring compliance with national and local flood risk and sustainable drainage policies. The main duties of the experienced Drainage Engineer are: Review and assess planning applications for compliance with local and national flood risk and drainage policies. Provide LLFA consultation responses on planning applications relating to surface water drainage. Assess Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategies submitted with development proposals. Ensure development proposals meet Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards and guidance (e.g., Non-Statutory Technical Standards for SuDS). Liaise with planning officers, developers, and consultants to resolve drainage-related issues. Undertake or review drainage design calculations for surface water management. Assess drainage networks including attenuation systems, infiltration systems, and discharge controls. Review hydraulic modelling outputs and drainage layouts. Ensure drainage proposals meet required greenfield runoff rates, storage volumes, and climate change allowances. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email.
