Highways Apprentice (Development Management)

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Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Skills & Regeneration

Hours

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Apprenticeship

Grade

Apprentice Rate

Salary

£12.42 per hour

Start your career and help shape the future of travel in Kirklees

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planning Apprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain real-world experience while helping create safer, more sustainable and better-connected communities.

In this role, you’ll support the assessment of new development proposals, looking at how they affect roads, safety and accessibility. You’ll play a part in promoting sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling and public transport—making a real difference to people’s everyday lives.

Alongside your work, you’ll study towards the Transport Planning Technician Apprenticeship at Leeds College of Building, fully funded by the Council—so you can earn while you learn.

On successful completion, you’ll be eligible for professional recognition as a Transport Planning Technician (TPTech/MTPS) or Engineering Technician (EngTech/MCIHT), giving you a strong foundation for a long-term career in transport planning.

What you will be doing

• Supporting transport input into planning applications
• Assisting with road safety, traffic impact and accessibility work
• Promoting sustainable and active travel options
• Learning from experienced professionals and building technical skills

About you

• Interested in transport, planning or the built environment
• Good communication and numeracy skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn
• 5 GCSEs (grades 9–4), including English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)

What we offer

• Fully funded apprenticeship with a recognised qualification
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team and clear career development pathway

Working for Kirklees

Kirklees Council is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are dedicated to supporting our employees to develop and succeed.

Build your skills, gain a recognised qualification, and help shape the future of transport in your community. Apply now.

Chris Dows is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: ***email_hidden*** or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

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Closing date

06 July 2026, 11:55 PM