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Are you ready to play a key role in shaping and safeguarding the future of our travel, development and public spaces to support growth in Bexley?

Two of London’s Opportunity Areas fall within the borough, and this is an exciting time for managing how Bexley’s development potential will be realised.

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive individual to join our dynamic Transport & Development team, which covers the full spectrum from setting travel policy and undertaking transport projects as well to undertaking the highway development control function.

You’ll be assisting with the preparation of local strategy documents and commissioning transport projects, as well as assessing planning applications and approving developers’ off-site works and travel-related initiatives to deliver the necessary initiatives. 

You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and external partners, particularly to establish how required infrastructure will be secured.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Candidate Profile

This is a Career Grade post and an excellent opportunity, whether you are an experienced practitioner or someone starting out on their technical career, especially if you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, environment and approach each task with confidence and a solutions-driven mindset.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

A HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline Solid technical experience in transport planning or highways development Sharp numerical and measurement skills and a rational approach to problem solving Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Competency with ICT systems and technical tools, including Microsoft Office and preferably junction modelling and AutoCAD software.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

If you're looking to have a real impact on the spaces people use every day—and to be part of a team that values collaboration, quality, and community—this is your next step.

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About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer a comprehensive package that includes:

• A competitive salary An excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays

You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee benefits and support services designed to help you thrive both in and out of work. For full details, please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Able, Transport & Development Manager, on 020 3045 5883 or martin.able@bexley.gov.uk

Closing date: 9 March 2026.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.