Highways Development Control Engineer

Barnet Council; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working policy

Discounts and lifestyle savings

Payroll benefits (cycle to work, eye‑s

Gym membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Barnet Council seeks a Development Control Engineer to assess highway impacts of developments, process Section 38/278 schemes, and provide technical guidance to developers. The role involves daily site involvement, meetings with stakeholders, and ensuring compliant highway delivery across the borough.

You will work with internal teams to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure and excellent customer service while supporting growth and adherence to standards.

Competenze

• Minimum ONC/HNC, ideally degree in Civil/Highway Engineering or Transportation.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience in highways/transportation or development control.
• Proven experience with Section 38 and 278 schemes, including approvals, audits and adoption.
• Strong knowledge of highways legislation, policies, standards and development management practices.
• Experience supervising highway works and contractors, ensuring compliance with designs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with a high standard of customer service.

Mansioni

• Process and oversee applications under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act.
• Provide technical approvals, professional advice and engineering guidance to developers and stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections and monitor delivery of highway works.
• Negotiate legal agreements and support adoption of new highway infrastructure.
• Represent the Highway Authority at meetings and maintain project records and performance data.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Highways knowledge

Project oversight

Contractor supervision

Technical advisory

Formazione

ONC/HNC or degree in Civil/Highway Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Barnet Council seeks a Development Control Engineer to assess highway impacts of developments, process Section 38/278 schemes, and provide technical guidance to developers. The role involves daily site involvement, meetings with stakeholders, and ensuring compliant highway delivery across the borough.

You will work with internal teams to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure and excellent customer service while supporting growth and adherence to standards.