Remote Highways Development Engineer for Major Projects

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Highways Development Engineer to support major highway projects across Essex. The role involves technical review of development proposals, collaboration with developers, planning authorities and design teams to ensure schemes meet adoption and safety standards.

It includes stakeholder engagement and project management responsibilities. The position offers a flexible arrangement with 3 days from home and is based in Romford.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Civil/Highway Engineering or related discipline, or significant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess proposed highway infrastructure works to meet authority requirements and future public adoption.
• Provide technical input on development proposals and support transport planning consultations.
• Evaluate detailed design submissions and monitor progress to achieve planning obligations and approvals.
• Lead and participate in meetings with developers, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Respond to technical and construction-related enquiries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure highway and statutory procedures are followed during scheme delivery.
• Coordinate the preparation and progression of legal agreements for highway adoption and development works.
• Offer professional advice to elected members, councils, and the public on highway matters.
• Support senior team members and provide cover as needed.

Skills

Highways engineering

Stakeholder management

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Civil/Highway Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Highways Development Engineer to support major highway projects across Essex. The role involves technical review of development proposals, collaboration with developers, planning authorities and design teams to ensure schemes meet adoption and safety standards.

It includes stakeholder engagement and project management responsibilities. The position offers a flexible arrangement with 3 days from home and is based in Romford.