Highways Development Control Engineer (Hybrid)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Development Control Engineer for a hybrid role in Colindale, London Borough of Barnet. You will assess highway impacts of developments, manage highway agreements and ensure designs are approved and adopted in line with standards.

The role involves highways engineering, development management, stakeholder engagement, site inspections and project delivery within a busy local authority environment. UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Degree-level qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess the highway and transport implications of planning applications and development proposals.
• Manage S38, S278 and S184 highway applications and highway agreements.
• Review and technically approve highway designs, construction details and supporting information.
• Negotiate with developers, consultants, contractors and legal representatives on highway matters.
• Provide specialist highways advice to planning officers and other stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, cost estimates and engineering assessments.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Support the completion and adoption of new highway infrastructure.
• Manage highway licences and support Stopping Up Orders where required.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, agreements, bonds, deposits, fees and financial contributions.
• Monitor budgets, invoices and service income and contribute to performance reporting.
• Support the Senior Development Control Engineer and deputise when required.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant highways legislation, standards, health and safety and corporate requirements.

Skills

Highways engineering

Development management

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Project delivery

Negotiation

Communication

Managing multiple schemes

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Civil/Highway/Transportation Engineering

Degree-level qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Development Control Engineer for a hybrid role in Colindale, London Borough of Barnet. You will assess highway impacts of developments, manage highway agreements and ensure designs are approved and adopted in line with standards.

The role involves highways engineering, development management, stakeholder engagement, site inspections and project delivery within a busy local authority environment. UK driving licence is required.