Development Control Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Highways Development Control Officer in Greater London to support the statutory planning process. You will assess proposals from a highways perspective, provide professional recommendations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable sustainable development.

The role requires experience in highways development control, knowledge of the Highways Act and planning legislation, and ability to handle a high caseload while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Highways Development Control

Highways Act

Planning legislation

Local Authority experience

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Communication skills

Time management

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.

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