Development Control Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Highways Development Control Officer to manage planning application consultations. You will conduct assessments and provide recommendations, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Essential qualifications include experience in highways development control, knowledge of relevant legislation, and local authority experience. This role offers an opportunity to influence sustainable development initiatives while ensuring compliance with planning policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Highways Development Control.
• Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and Planning legislation.
• Local Authority experience required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to planning application consultations within statutory deadlines.
• Undertake technical highway assessments of development proposals.
• Provide clear recommendations in the development control process.

Skills

Highways Development Control

Knowledge of the Highways Act

Local Authority experience

Understanding of statutory requirements

Assessing Transport Assessments

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

Highways Development Control Officer

This role plays a key part in the statutory planning process, supporting the timely and effective management of an increasing caseload of planning application consultations. You will be responsible for assessing development proposals from a highways perspective, providing professional recommendations, and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable and compliant development.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to planning application consultations within statutory deadlines using a computerised case management system.
• Undertake technical highway assessments of development proposals.
• Assess and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Provide clear, professional recommendations as part of the development control process.
• Liaise with external developers, designers, and consultants.
• Work collaboratively with internal Highways, Engineering, and Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Highways and Planning legislation, policies, and standards.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Previous experience in Highways Development Control.
• Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and Planning legislation.
• Local Authority experience.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Experience assessing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Access to your own vehicle for travel around the borough.

Desirable:

• Experience managing a high volume of planning consultations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 or email [e-mail].

You must have experience to be considered for this position.

FOOTNOTE:

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Development Control, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.

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