Senior Civil Engineer – Highway Development (Hybrid)

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a highway/development planning professional to advise on Transport Development Management for planning authorities. The role involves assessing Local Plan sites under Reg 18/19, and representing the Council at Planning Committee and Appeals where required.

You should have a civil engineering degree, knowledge of design and construction standards, and be capable of working in a collaborative team with strong communication and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing Transport Development Management advice to planning authorities.
• Experience assessing Local Plan allocation sites as part of Reg 18 and Reg 19 consultations.
• Experience speaking at Planning Committee and representing the Council at Appeal.
• Degree in civil engineering or related subject with knowledge of design and construction standards.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team with good communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transport Development Management guidance to planning authorities.
• Assess Local Plan allocation sites as part of Reg 18/19 consultations.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committee and Appeals when required.
• Work within highway/planning disciplines by following established procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related subject

Job description

Dorset Council UK is seeking a highway/development planning professional to advise on Transport Development Management for planning authorities. The role involves assessing Local Plan sites under Reg 18/19, and representing the Council at Planning Committee and Appeals where required.

You should have a civil engineering degree, knowledge of design and construction standards, and be capable of working in a collaborative team with strong communication and customer-service skills.