Highway Traffic & Development Control Engineer

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

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.