Highways Development Control Engineer: Impactful Planning

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Highway Development Control Engineer for a contract role in the East Midlands. The position requires assessing planning applications, ensuring compliance with highway safety and standards, and collaborating with developers and planning authorities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways management. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways development management, engineering, or planning.
• Ability to assess planning applications from a transportation perspective.
• Knowledge of Highways Act 1980 and design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and provide formal technical responses.
• Liaise with authorities, developers, and consultants regarding developments.
• Prepare technical submissions for highway adoption.

Skills

Highways Development Management

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS-based mapping tools

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Highway Development Control Engineer for a contract role in the East Midlands. The position requires assessing planning applications, ensuring compliance with highway safety and standards, and collaborating with developers and planning authorities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways management. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.