Highways Development Management and Licensing Officer

Job Description

Highways Development Management and Licensing Officer | 11361 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £41,177 to £43,149 per annum (Scale J) | County Hall, Norwich

Following retirement of the current post holder, we have a vacancy for the post of Highways Development Management & Licencing Officer on a full time basis.

If you have a good attention to detail, a sound knowledge of highway matters and the ability to work through issues to deliver high quality solutions, you could be the person we're looking for to join the Developer Services Team.

Responsible for the Great Yarmouth area, you will be expected to manage your own caseload, provide the Local Planning Authority with professional advice on a wide range of highway topics; undertake assessment of highway implications on development proposals, co-ordinate the delivery of minor highway improvement schemes and coordinate responses to the Traffic Commissioner in relation to Good Vehicle Operator's Licences (GVOL).

You will typically spend one day each week visiting potential development sites; and will have excellent communication, negotiation and motivational skills, together with a commitment to continuous improvement of performance and customer service.

You will hold an HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) or have proven relevant highways experience. It is essential that you have the ability to effectively communicate in writing to interested parties and planning professionals, to brief elected members verbally at committee and other stakeholders at public meetings.

Further information can be obtained by contacting either Jon Hanner - Developer Services Manager jonathan.hanner@norfolk.gov.uk or Dave Wilson - Principal Engineer (Developer Services)david.wilson@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.

• Financial benefits such as:

  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the fullJob description and person specificationto help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditionshere.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 15 October 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 22 October 2026 23:59

About us

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.