Principal Highways and Transport Planning Officer
About The Role
The Highways and Transport Team delivers essential statutory services relied upon by all residents of West Northamptonshire. The team ensures the road network is safe, efficient, and effective, while setting strategic direction for the future of highway assets, public transport, and active travel for all road users. This role serves as the Council’s principal lead on transport strategy and policy. It supports the development of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and oversees the monitoring and delivery of its interventions. Key responsibilities include developing strategies, managing a range of transport studies, acting as the client lead for the transport model and engaging with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, monitor, and implement the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and its supporting strategies, including the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans.
- Scope and manage a range of transport studies, appointing and overseeing external consultants where required.
- Act as the Council’s client lead for transport modelling, working closely with specialist consultants and internal teams to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date information on development proposals and network changes is reflected in the modelling process.
- Work in partnership with the Local Plan team to develop a robust transport evidence base, ensuring that highway authority requirements are fully considered and that any impacts are appropriately mitigated.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximise their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.
Job Details
- Salary £49,587 – £52,860
- Salary Frequency Annual
- Working Hours 37
- Job Reference Ref/53/8590
- Contract Type Full Time
- Contract Details 2 year fixed term contract
- Closing Date 26 July, 2026
- Job Category Transport
- Location Northampton, United Kingdom
- Job Posted Date 30 June, 2026
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