Highways Development Control Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is looking for a Highways Development Control Engineer. This role involves managing highway applications and attending planning meetings, ensuring technical growth with a diverse client base. The firm offers competitive salary, professional development, and various additional benefits, including health insurance and annual leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension contribution

Paid subscription to a professional body

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing highway applications including S38, S111, S278.
• Ability to facilitate planning applications and provide advice on highway matters.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway applications related to development control.
• Lead processing of planning applications.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings and provide advice.

Skills

Technical growth

Highway applications

Client management

UK driving licence

Job description

Highways Development Control Engineer, Birmingham

Client: Waterman Aspen

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eaf01433b934

Job Views: 10

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, working on various projects for our clients. As a Highways Development Control Engineer at Waterman Aspen, you will be a key member of the West Midlands team and can expect:

• A diverse client base to apply and develop your skills
• Client buy-in to support your technical growth
• Exposure to your industry to increase your knowledge and skills
• Career development and training to achieve your professional or academic goals, supported by mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Managing highway applications related to highway development control, including S38, S111, S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980
• Leading the processing of planning applications to discharge highway planning conditions
• Attending Planning Committee meetings, pre-application, and planning meetings, providing advice on highway matters
• Possession of a full UK driving licence for site visits

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and location
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy extra days, plus public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen Community Day annually for volunteering