Lincolnshire County Council's Development Management Team takes a lead role in influencing and delivering places where people want to live and work across the county.

We are now looking to recruit a suitable candidate to take on the post of Development Management Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work in our multi-disciplined team, to help us in; project managing and delivering developer led and highway improvement schemes.

About The Role

This post is critical, acting as both Highway Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority, where you will contribute to a conscientious culture of proactive, future-focused service delivery.

There is a varied and challenging workload on offer, which includes;

• Project managing the adoption of new highways infrastructure and highway improvements within a specific geographical area of Lincolnshire.
• Assessing drawings to check for compliance with specifications.
• Providing advice relating to Highways, and Sustainable Drainage.
• Carrying out site inspections of new development roads and highway improvements.
• Building excellent relationships within the development industry.

• Working to challenging timescales.

You will regularly have to represent the views of the Council in discussion with property developers, consultants, contractors etc. These discussions may be complex and contentious and may require difficult negotiations. Effective communication skills are essential be able to provide careful and considered responses.      

About The Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and successful team which is friendly and welcoming. This is a varied and exciting service area, with opportunities for continual learning and development.

We provide an 16 week induction programme working alongside our existing officers, and a buddy system to enable 1:1 support.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are knowledgeable and experienced within the highways sector, able to support the team, collaborating with colleagues across the service to deliver the best outcomes for our customers in Lincolnshire. To do this a combination of technical knowledge and good communication skills will be required.

You will ideally hold HNC or Eng Tech in appropriate discipline, however applicants with suitable industry experience will be considered.

We are looking for individuals to complement our conscientious and personable team, who provide each other with regular assistance and support.

Please note this role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area and therefore a valid driving licence and use of a car is required.

Hybrid working is a feature of the Development Management Officer role The successful applicant will be required to attend the office regularly however there will be opportunity to work remotely.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Lisa Gilbert via email lisa.gilbert@lincolnshire.gov.uk

5182 - Development Management Officer - JD - 18.09.2023.pdf

Job Information Pack.pdf

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.