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Development Control Engineer

Job Posted: 21 hours ago

Salary: £ 42,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnet, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Development Control Engineer
Salary: £42,000 | Hybrid Working | Colindale

Are you a highways engineer looking to take the next step in development control? We're seeking a Development Control Engineer to join a busy Highways Development Management team, playing a lead role in assessing transport infrastructure proposals and highway impacts of planning applications.

This is a great opportunity to build your technical and stakeholder management skills while deputising for a Senior Development Control Engineer and gaining exposure to high-profile infrastructure schemes.

What you'll be doing:

  * Processing highway applications and providing technical approval under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980

  * Handling Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences and Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990

  * Advising on the highway impacts of new planning applications

  * Negotiating legal agreements with Legal Services and third parties relating to new and existing roads

  * Preparing cost estimates for highway works tied to development schemes

  * Representing the Highway Authority at meetings with developers, technical groups and stakeholder forums

  * Carrying out site visits to inspect works against approved drawings and specifications

  * Maintaining records of applications, financial income, bonds and deposits

  * Reviewing invoices, payment allocations and supporting budget monitoring

What we're looking for:

  * Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC (Degree level or equivalent preferred) in Civil or Highway Engineering / Transportation

  * At least 2 years' post-graduate experience

  * Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects, including technical audits and adoption processes

  * Solid working knowledge of highways and transport policy and legislation

  * Understanding of health and safety legislation within construction

  * Experience supervising contractors

  * Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

  * Excellent customer care, and written and verbal communication skills

  * Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around the local area daily

  * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

What's on offer:

  * £42,000 salary

  * Hybrid working arrangement

  * The chance to work on varied, high-impact infrastructure and development projects

  * A supportive, collaborative team environment

If you're ready to bring your highways expertise to a role with real variety and responsibility, we'd love to hear from you

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