Senior Engineer/Transport Planner

Job Description

Location:Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £51,506 – £56,329 p.a.
Closing Date: 10/08/2026

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Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Job Purpose: To co-ordinate work of the TP team alongside the other Senior Engineer within the team and provide advice on all TP related matters.

To represent the Roads and Transport point of view in relation to new development proposals in particular with the larger more complex planning applications within the Highland Area

To be an effective line manager for other membes of the TP Team.

The Highland Council understands that diversity foster creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Extensivepost qualification experience in a wide range ofroads development management and RCC work
• Degree in Civil Engineering/Transport Planningor a related subject relevant to roads development management.
• Valid driving licence. You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

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