Development Management Manager
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The role encompasses the complex interactions between road safety, the proposed provision of third party infrastructure and the wider safety and operational efficiency of the Trunk Road network. The role requires development and maintenance of credible cross government, private sector and local authority relationships.
The Trunk Road Development Management Team responds to planning applications and renewables applications which have the potential to affect the safety and operational efficiency of the Trunk Road network. There are typically over 1,200 of these per year, spread across the country, and they contribute to economic growth, road safety and the pursuit of our net zero objectives.
The Team acts to safeguard Ministers statutory interests with regard to the safety and operational efficiency of the Trunk Road network while supporting development where it is possible to do so. The postholder requires the skills and experience necessary balance the various technical requirements relevant to each planning application with the relevant guidance, standards and legislation, and to oversee Team members individual and collective work in the daily delivery of the Development Management Service.
The post holder will report to the C2 National Operations Manager - Safety and Development. As Team Leader you will have direct management of a team of engineers/ transport planners and advisors.
Whilst this post is for a role within the Development Management Team mentioned above, flexibility may be required to work across the Directorate as priorities and projects dictate
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of technical staff, ensuring that Transport Scotland continues to maintain safety on the Trunk Road network while responding to planning applications and renewables applications which have the potential to impact that network and Scottish Ministers wider transport interests.
• Oversee the delivery of responses to new developments, working closely with developers, their agents and consultants, other parts of Transport Scotland, colleagues in SG Economy or other Government departments, Key Agencies and UK Government.
• Support Ministers and senior managers in relevant meetings, Hearings, Inquiries and engagements and oversee the provision of high quality briefings, time restricted responses and advice, communicating effectively within an area that can attract significant political, media and stakeholder interest.
• Work with SG Planning colleagues around TS Development Management role within the planning process and how it supports the Government’s commitment to delivering sustainable economic growth in Scotland, particularly through working with the Housing Emergency and Key Agencies Rapid Audit response.
• To lead the development and publication of various technical guidance and best-practice documents to assist the transport related elements of the Development Management process, to support the wide range of development types requiring planning applications.
• To enhance the public profile of the TS Development Management team and its role as a statutory consultee through outward-facing engagement, overall development management service delivery and the quality of transport information submitted with planning applications.
• Direct the Framework Agreements for development management, road safety and active travel and support and inform service improvement within the scope of the Framework. This will be done to support the work of Transport Scotland and the wider planning community, while managing the Framework budget in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual and other relevant requirements.
• Support the training and progression of Transport Planning Graduates in the training programme at Transport Scotland.
You must be a chartered engineer (CEng), or equivalent.
Experience
1. Experience and knowledge of Development management, roads design, modelling and appraisal and an understanding of the need to support the delivery of sustainable growth, while protecting the safety and operational efficiency of the Trunk Road network and Ministers wider Transport assets.
- Seeing the bigger picture - Level 4
- Leadership - Level 4
- Making effective decisions - Level 4
- Delivering at Pace - Level 4
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role.
Transport Scotland staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
Pay Supplement
This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual engineer pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, and read about the Government Vetting Charter, or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
For more information on this role, please contact Stuart Wilson by email at stuart.wilson@transport.gov.scot
