Highway Development Engineer - Redcar - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering agency is seeking a Development Engineer to join their team in Redcar. The role includes managing highway planning, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with legal agreements. This full-time locum position offers £30.48 per hour and the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal town. Ideal candidates will have experience in highway design and customer care, contributing to innovative solutions for community development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Varying workload without long-term commitment

Career advancement opportunities

Beautiful coastal views

Qualifications

• Experience in highway planning and development.
• Ability to manage legal agreements under the Highways Act 1980.
• Proven track record in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statutory consultee for highway planning.
• Manage and prepare legal agreements for development sites.
• Provide highway advice during planning committees.
• Oversee compliance with street naming and numbering.
• Assist with responses to emergency incidents.

Skills

Highway design

Expert advice on highway planning

Legal agreement management

Customer care

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Do you have a knack for highway design and development? If working on the frontline of highway development sounds more thrilling than daunting, we’ve got just the role for you. Join us as a Development Engineer in the bustling town of Redcar, where for three months, you’ll be the key player in shaping safe and efficient roads. This full-time, locum position offers an attractive hourly rate of £30.48.

Perks and benefits

In this locum role, not only will you have the flexibility to choose your working hours, but you’ll also gain the satisfaction of a varied workload without the long-term commitment. Indulge in the freedom to balance work and life while experiencing different environments. With locum work, explore career advancement opportunities and build a network of connections in the engineering field. Plus, enjoy the scenic coastal views Redcar has to offer during your free time.

What you will do

• Serve as the highway authority’s statutory consultee, offering expert advice and written responses on highway planning and development matters.
• Prepare and manage legal agreements for development sites, including managing Sections 38, 278, and 116 agreements under the Highways Act 1980.
• Provide insights and highway advice during planning committees as required.
• Handle highway adoption records while managing street naming and numbering.
• Supervise development works compliance alongside the Highways Unadopted New Development Officer.
• Assist the Council’s response to emergency incidents, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Develop innovative solutions and contribute to policy development.
• Maximise service income through grants and bids with strategic thinking.
• Deliver high-quality customer care and maintain data standards to meet Council’s objectives.
• Provide support for the Transport, Highways and Engineering Strategic Manager as needed.
• Collaborate in establishing a commercially-focused service benefitting the wider Streetscene service.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Living and working in Redcar isn’t just about jobs. It’s a vibrant coastal town offering stunning sandy beaches and a warm community spirit. With attractions like the Redcar Beacon providing panoramic views and a range of eateries serving local delights, Redcar is the perfect blend of work and leisure. Come, bring your engineering expertise to this unique coastal jurisdiction, and experience a place where career meets community charm.