Development Management Engineer

Carrington West; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Development Management Engineer to oversee technical assurance for developer-designed highway schemes on a major Essex contract. You will ensure designs meet Highway Authority adoption requirements and support consultations with Local Planning Authorities, liaising with developers and other stakeholders throughout the development process.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with experience in highway design and adoption processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience managing design and implementation of highway elements of major development proposals.
• Knowledge of statutory processes related to highway development and adoption.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical assurance of developer-designed highway schemes, including new infrastructure and improvements.
• Ensure designs and proposals meet adoption requirements by the Highway Authority.
• Support consultations with Local Planning Authorities on proposed developments.

Skills

Technical assurance

Stakeholder liaison

Highways knowledge

Project coordination

Office productivity

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Management Engineer
Our client, a leading highways contractor, is currently looking for a Development Management Engineer to join their team, working on a major highways contract in Essex.
This role will involve undertaking technical assurance of developer-designed highway schemes, ensuring new highway infrastructure and improvements to the existing network meet the requirements of the Highway Authority and are suitable for adoption as public highway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake technical assurance of developer-designed highway schemes, including new highway infrastructure and improvements to existing highways.
• Ensure highway designs and construction proposals meet the requirements for adoption by the Highway Authority.
• Support consultations with Local Planning Authorities on proposed developments.
• Review and agree detailed highway designs, ensuring planning conditions and obligations are met.
• Attend and chair meetings with developers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Respond to technical and site queries in a timely manner.
• Liaise with internal teams, developers and external stakeholders throughout the development process.

Job Requirements:

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable experience within highways.
• Experience managing the design and implementation of highway elements of major development proposals.
• Knowledge of the statutory processes associated with highway development and adoption.
• Understanding of national guidance, legislation and regulations relating to highway design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of the Highways Act 1980 and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety legislation.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• Salary: £32,000 - £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Location: Essex.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid working: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office.