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Development Control Officer

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 35 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Highways Development Control Officer 
This role plays a key part in the statutory planning process, supporting the timely and effective management of an increasing caseload of planning application consultations. 
You will be responsible for assessing development proposals from a highways perspective, providing professional recommendations, and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable and compliant development.

Key Responsibilities 
· Respond to planning application consultations within statutory deadlines using a computerised case management system. 
· Undertake technical highway assessments of development proposals. 
· Assess and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. 
· Provide clear, professional recommendations as part of the development control process. 
· Liaise with external developers, designers, and consultants. 
· Work collaboratively with internal Highways, Engineering, and Planning teams. 
· Ensure compliance with relevant Highways and Planning legislation, policies, and standards.

Candidate Profile 
Essential: 
· Previous experience in Highways Development Control. 
· Strong knowledge of the Highways Act and Planning legislation. 
· Local Authority experience. 
· Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and procedures. 
· Experience assessing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. 
· Access to your own vehicle for travel around the borough. 
Desirable: 
· Experience managing a high volume of planning consultations. 
· Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). 
  
FOOTNOTE: 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Development Control, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. 
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for

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