Highways Development & Infrastructure Engineer

West Northamptonshire Council; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a motivated Highways Development Management Engineer to join our Highways and Transport Service. You will assess the transport and highways impacts of planning applications, negotiate improvements with developers, and oversee Section 106/278 funded works to meet high standards.

You’ll collaborate with planning, regeneration, and transport teams to deliver sustainable transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of highways engineering principles and development management process.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy and sustainability issues relevant to local government.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and transport assessments; negotiating outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess transport and highways impacts of planning applications.
• Provide technical highways and transport advice to developers and planners.
• Negotiate improvements and oversee design and delivery of works funded by Section 106 and Section 278.
• Coordinate developer contributions and ensure they align with local transport priorities.

Skills

Highways engineering

Planning policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in civil engineering/transport planning

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a motivated Highways Development Management Engineer to join our Highways and Transport Service. You will assess the transport and highways impacts of planning applications, negotiate improvements with developers, and oversee Section 106/278 funded works to meet high standards.

You’ll collaborate with planning, regeneration, and transport teams to deliver sustainable transport solutions.