Development Control Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Control Engineer to join their team. This role involves liaising with local authorities and external organizations to provide highways advice, processing planning applications, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in Highways or Planning Development Control and possess strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a flexible working environment with a focus on teamwork and initiative. If you are passionate about civil engineering and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Subsidised ferry travel

Qualifications

• Experience in Highways or Planning Development Control/Design.
• Knowledge of the Highways Act and CDM legislation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with authorities and provide highways advice.
• Process and assess planning applications and highway agreements.

Skills

Highways Planning

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Deadline Management

Initiative

Education

Degree in Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Development Control Engineer

Industry: Civil Engineering

Location: Isle of Wight

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible/ hybrid - Mondays & Fridays will be office based)

Days: Monday - Friday

Duration: Permanent

Duties:

1. Liaison with the local authority planning department, external organisations, developers and the public to provide pre-application highways advice.
2. Processing and assessment of the highways elements of planning applications, including undertaking site visits, working to deadlines.
3. Attend committee meetings and planning appeals.
4. Processing and assessment of Highway Agreement applications.
5. Management of detailed records for all schemes including legal and financial agreements.
6. Technical review and analysis of existing network capacity and safety.
7. Assist in the maintenance of highway adoption, highways search and street naming/numbering processes.
8. Ensure adherence to highways regulations and health and safety standards.

Experience:

1. Must have previous experience in Highways or Planning Development Control/ Design including knowledge of the Highways Act, CDM legislation and management of teams and works.
2. A degree level qualification in Planning or Civil Engineering is preferred.
3. Must be able to work well as part of a team with high level communication skills.
4. Must also be able to work to deadlines and be flexible with duties and have the ability to work on own initiative.
5. Must have a full driver's licence.
6. Subsidised ferry travel may be available for a candidate who is mainland based within commuting distance.

Salary: £42-44,000 per annum (may be flexible for the right candidate)

If you have the experience required please email your CV, with the job title as the subject, to [e-mail].

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