Senior Highway Engineer - Development & Planning (Hybrid)

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Development and training opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Dorset Council in Dorchester is seeking a Highway planning professional to provide Transport Development Management advice to planning authorities and assess Local Plan allocations. You will contribute to planning policy discussions and engage with Planning Committee and appeals.

The role requires excellent communication, collaboration across teams, and a detailed understanding of highway design standards. A degree in civil engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience providing Transport Development Management advice to planning authorities.
• Experience assessing Local Plan allocation sites during Reg 18/Reg 19 consultations.
• Experience speaking at Planning Committee and representing the Council at Appeal is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Transport Development Management guidance to planning authorities and developers.
• Assess Local Plan allocations and contribute to planning policy evaluations.
• Represent the Council in public inquiries and Planning Committee discussions as required.

Skills

Planning advice

Public speaking

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Dorset Council in Dorchester is seeking a Highway planning professional to provide Transport Development Management advice to planning authorities and assess Local Plan allocations. You will contribute to planning policy discussions and engage with Planning Committee and appeals.

The role requires excellent communication, collaboration across teams, and a detailed understanding of highway design standards. A degree in civil engineering is preferred.