Highways Planning & Development Engineer

Carrington West; Derby; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Highway Development Control Engineer for Derby to assess planning applications from a highways perspective and provide technical advice on development proposals.

The role involves reviewing Transport Assessments, highway access proposals, and ensuring compliance with highway standards and legislation, working closely with planning officers, developers, and internal highway teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Highway Development Control or Development Management.
• Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Familiarity with highway design standards and planning legislation.
• Ability to liaise with developers and planning officers.
• Degree or equivalent in civil engineering or transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications from a highways perspective.
• Review Transport Assessments and access proposals.
• Provide technical advice to planning officers and developers.
• Prepare consultation responses and reports for planning applications.
• Manage development-related highway works under Section 38/278 agreements.
• Support appeals and participate in technical discussions as required.

Skills

Highway Development Control

Development Management

Planning consultation process

Transport Assessments

Highway access proposals

Technical advice to planners

Independent caseload management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Highway Development Control Engineer for Derby to assess planning applications from a highways perspective and provide technical advice on development proposals.

The role involves reviewing Transport Assessments, highway access proposals, and ensuring compliance with highway standards and legislation, working closely with planning officers, developers, and internal highway teams.