Senior Engineer (Development)

Peterborough City Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Senior Highway Development Engineer to provide specialist advice on planning applications and collaborate with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with experience in highway engineering and development control. This role offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Sick pay and local government pension scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Flexible bank holidays

Access to car lease scheme

Development opportunities including apprenticeships

Paid volunteering hours

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in highway engineering and development control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist highway advice on planning applications.
• Undertake detailed technical assessments of highway agreements.
• Collaborate with developers, planners, and contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Highway Development Engineer

Are you an experienced andmotivated Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join our Highway Development team at Peterborough City Council and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.

As a unitary authority and growth city, we offer a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. You will represent the Local Highway Authority and be involved in every stage of development, from initial planning applications to the delivery of new adoptable streets and innovative Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) solutions.

In this role, you will provide specialist highway advice on planning applications, from minor developments to major schemes, and undertake detailed technical assessments of Section 38/278 highway agreements. You will collaborate with developers, planners, and contractors to ensure high‑quality, sustainable infrastructure and contribute to innovative solutions that support Peterborough’s growth and environmental ambitions.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify practical solutions. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work under pressure, manage priorities, and use your own initiative. Most importantly, you will thrive as part of a collaborative team. Experience in highway engineering and development control is essential.

Joining us means being part of a friendly, supportive team based at Dodson House, which is easily accessible via the A1 and Peterborough’s superb parkway system. You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, including home‑working days under our agile working policy, and enjoy continuous opportunities to grow your knowledge and experience in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

We would be particularly interested in applications from those with experience in highway development control or with extensive experience in technical design of highway engineering projects.

If you have any questions about the role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Nick Greaves at [e-mail].

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in‑store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from under‑represented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

If you’ve already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there’s no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.