Highways Development Management Engineer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a Highways Development Management Engineer to help shape development planning and consultation processes. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to effectively review planning submissions. You'll represent the team in committees while working closely with various stakeholders. The position offers flexible working, training opportunities, and discounts on travel and health memberships.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training provisions

Discounted travel cards

Discounted Aspire Health membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral.
• Ability to work closely with departments, Councillors, and interested parties.
• Experience in providing in-depth reviews and comments on planning submissions.

Responsibilities

• Play a major role in the planning and consultation process for development.
• Represent the team at Planning Committees and other review panels.
• Ensure development proposals meet all standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in planning submissions

Ability to convey information clearly

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team helping to shape the future of Wakefield through Highways Development Management?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Highways Development Management Team as a Highways Development Management Engineer at a time of great investment and regeneration for the district.

The team provides quality consultation on new developments across the Wakefield District. The main drives for the team are to encourage innovation through design and to ensure that development proposals meet all standards set out, ensuring the best provision of services to the existing and prospective residents and businesses in Wakefield.

We are looking to appoint a Highways Development Management Engineer within the team to play a major role in the planning and consultation process for development throughout the District.

Good communication skills are essential in the role of Engineer within this team, as you will be asked to provide in-depth reviews and comments regarding planning submissions that have an impact on the highway network. You will also represent the team at Planning Committees and other review panels where needed. The role requires you to work closely with other departments, Councillors and interested parties so proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style will be required.

This role is based in the Wakefield One building in Wakefield City Centre at a time of exciting change and renovation across the city. As a member of the wider Regeneration and Economic Growth team you will be at the forefront of these historic projects.

Benefits

• Flexible Working and Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you in meeting your work/life balance needs.
• Ongoing training provisions and a clear focus on personal development to ensure you meet your career goals.
• Discounted travel cards on bus and rail.
• Discounted Aspire Health membership.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sarah Peel.

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To apply please click the Apply Now link below.