Highways Development Control Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Highways Development Control Engineer. The role involves managing highway applications and providing technical advice to clients. You will benefit from career development support, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, and a salary aligned with your experience. A full UK driving licence is required for site visits.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits

Community volunteer day annually

Qualifications

• Experience with highway development control applications.
• Ability to manage and process planning applications.
• Strong communication skills for advising on highway matters.
• A full UK driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Highway applications management

Technical advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Highways Development Control Engineer will see you as a key member of the West Mids team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Managing highway applications related to highway development control, including dealing with S38, S111, S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980
• Taking a leading role in processing all planning applications to discharge reserved highway planning condition matters
• Attending Planning Committee meetings, pre-application and planning meetings, and providing advice on highway matters associated with planning applications.
• A full UK driving licence as site visits will be required.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll receive a salary aligned with your experience, skills, and location, along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options to buy additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen Community Day annually to volunteer in your local community