Highland Council

Team Leader (Transport Planning), Inverness - HGH22070

Inverness IV3 5NX

Key information

Pay
£57,948 to £63,390 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
2 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Description

Post Title

Team Leader (Transport Planning)

Location

Inverness

Hours

35 hours per week

Duration

Permanent

Salary

£57,948 - £63,390 p.a

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

Contact Person

Nicole Wallace,

Tel

07899 968205 or

Email

Nicole.Wallace@highland.gov.uk

Job

Purpose

To lead, manage and coordinate the work of the Transport Planning Team, ensuring the effective delivery of roads and transport advice in support of the Council's development management and strategic planning responsibilities.

The postholder will provide professional leadership, oversee service performance, develop policy and procedures, and represent the Council on transport planning matters at meetings, committees, inquiries and stakeholder forums.

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ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters 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.

Requirements

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Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline.

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Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT, CIWEM) or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Full, valid driving license
  • Ability to travel throughout Highland as required to meet operational needs