Development Control Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Highways Development Control Officer in the UK. You will assess development proposals from a highways perspective, provide professional recommendations, and work with internal and external stakeholders to support compliant development.

Applicants should have experience in Highways Development Control, knowledge of the Highways Act and planning legislation, and access to a vehicle for borough travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Highways Development Control is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and planning legislation.
• Local Authority experience is desirable.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Experience assessing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Must have access to own vehicle for borough travel.

Responsibilities

• Respond to planning consultations within statutory deadlines using case management systems.
• 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.
• Collaborate with internal Highways, Engineering and Planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Highways and Planning legislation, policies and standards.

Skills

Highways Dev Control

Highways Act knowledge

Planning legislation

Local Authority experience

Statutory/regulatory knowledge

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Own vehicle access

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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