Development Control Engineer
Role Overview
Assess and manage the highway impacts of development proposals in line with legislation, policies and technical standards.
Process and oversee applications under Sections 38, 278 and related provisions of the Highways Act.
The role requires daily site involvement on various projects.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the role
Assess and manage the highway impacts of development proposals in line with legislation, policies and technical standards.
Process and oversee applications under Sections 38, 278 and related provisions of the Highways Act.
The role requires daily site involvement on various projects.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical approval, professional advice and engineering guidance to developers and stakeholders.
- Negotiate legal agreements, monitor highway works, undertake site inspections and support adoption of new highway infrastructure.
- Represent the Highway Authority at meetings, maintain project and financial records, and support service performance and income targets.
- Work with internal teams, developers, consultants and residents to deliver safe, sustainable, high-quality highway infrastructure.
About you
- ONC/HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering or Transportation; degree qualified is ideal.
- At least two years' postgraduate experience in highways, transportation or development control.
- Proven experience managing Section 38 and Section 278 schemes, including technical approvals, audits and highway adoption.
- Strong knowledge of highways and transport legislation, policies, standards and development management practices.
- Experience supervising and monitoring highway works and contractors against approved designs and specifications.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with professional technical advice and customer service capability.
What we offer
- 31 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working policy, lifestyle discounts, payroll benefits, training and development, and employee wellbeing support.
Application information
- Read the job description and person specification before submitting the online application.
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