Development Control Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Highways, Transportation, and Planning sector is looking for a Development Control Engineer. The role involves managing highway development control schemes, providing technical approvals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and extensive project management experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects.
• Understanding of highways and transport policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process highway applications and technical approvals under S38, S184, and S278.
• Provide highways advice on new planning applications impacting the highway network.
• Inspect works on-site to ensure conformity with approved drawings.

Skills

Site Highway Development Control experience

Customer care skills

Stakeholder interaction experience

Education

Degree in Civil or Highway Engineering/Transportation

ONC/HNC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Development Control Engineer

Our client, operating within the Highways, Transportation, and Planning sector, is seeking a Development Control Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key Skills Required:

• Site Highway Development Control experience

Role Overview:

This role supports the delivery of highway development control schemes by providing advice, approval, and monitoring of development-related highway works, as well as managing legal agreements related to new and existing roads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process highway applications and technical approvals under S38, S184, and S278 of the Highways Act 1980
• Handle Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences, Projection Licences, and related approvals
• Provide highways advice on new planning applications impacting the highway network
• Ensure compliance with current regulations, standards, and specifications
• Negotiate with Legal Services and third parties on various applications
• Prepare cost estimates for highway works associated with development management schemes
• Represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and public sector officers
• Inspect works on-site to ensure conformity with approved drawings and specifications
• Manage a database of applications and financial transactions for the Development Management Team
• Engage and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders
• Promote corporate values and uphold equality standards
• Maintain health and safety practices

Job Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of ONC/HNC; ideally a Degree in Civil or Highway Engineering/Transportation
• Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects, including technical audits and adoption processes
• Understanding of highways and transport policies and legislation
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation in construction
• Ability to manage multiple projects from start to finish
• Customer care skills and stakeholder interaction experience
• Experience supervising contractors and monitoring highway works
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Full driving license or ability to travel within the borough daily

Additional Information:

• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Flexible working conditions

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom