Engineer Traffic Schemes

London Borough of Havering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced Engineer to primarily support development control, such as planning applications and Highway Legal Agreements, with the potential to assist in highways, traffic and parking schemes.

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will assess applications, prepare reports and liaise with Legal Services and stakeholders. Occasional site visits and outside-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in development control preferred.
• Experience working with budgets and financial reporting.
• Background in highways, traffic and parking services.
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Recognised professional engineering qualification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess highway and development-related applications and licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Carry out technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to ensure compliance with current standards and specifications.
• Liaise with Legal Services, developers, stakeholders and public sector partners on highway development schemes and associated agreements.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates and attend meetings representing the Highway Authority where required.
• Contribute to a range of engineering projects for traffic and parking schemes, including assisting with budgets, preparing certificates, final accounts and cost statements, and supporting the successful delivery of commissioned works.

Skills

Development control experience

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional engineering qualification

Job description

Grade 6- £39276- £42771pa

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to primarily support with development control, such as planning applications and Highway Legal Agreements. In addition, the successful applicant may support the delivery of highways, traffic and parking schemes.

Job Description

Reporting to a Senior Engineer and or/ the Schemes Manager, you will support the Senior Engineer leading on development control by reviewing and responding to planning applications and supporting and leading on Highway Legal agreements (S278 and S38), this will include:

• Manage and assess highway and development-related applications and licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Carry out technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to ensure compliance with current standards and specifications.
• Liaise with Legal Services, developers, stakeholders and public sector partners on highway development schemes and associated agreements.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates and attend meetings representing the Highway Authority where required

The role also involves contributing to a range of engineering projects for traffic and parking schemes, including assisting with budgets, preparing certificates, final accounts and cost statements, and supporting the successful delivery of commissioned works.

You will work closely with colleagues, external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating an innovative approach to problem solving and effective relationship management. Occasional work outside normal office hours may be required, including site visits, meetings and monitoring works, up to 36 hours per week.

About You

• Proven experience within a development control environment preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with budgets and supporting financial reporting
• Background in highways, traffic and parking services
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels
• Recognised professional engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience

The role will involve site visits in varying weather conditions and timescales; suitable transport arrangements are the responsibility of the post holder.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [e-mail].

Closing Date

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2/10/26; however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interview and Application Process

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information

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About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.

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