West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a Principal Highways and Transport Planning Officer. It’s a fixed-term, full-time post based in West Northamptonshire paying £51,224 to £54,605 a year. Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
About the role
Highways and transport teams look after roads, pavements, bridges and drainage, and plan how people and goods move around the area. The work spans engineering design, maintenance programmes, traffic management, road safety, flood risk and public transport, often with contractors and partner authorities.
About West Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council is the unitary authority created in 2021 from the former Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire councils and the western part of Northamptonshire County Council. It serves Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley along with a large rural area, and runs all local council services.
How to apply
You apply directly with West Northamptonshire Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 22 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on West Northamptonshire Council’s website.
