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:
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Processing highway applications and providing technical approval under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980
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Handling Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences and Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990
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Advising on the highway impacts of new planning applications
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Negotiating legal agreements with Legal Services and third parties relating to new and existing roads
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Preparing cost estimates for highway works tied to development schemes
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Representing the Highway Authority at meetings with developers, technical groups and stakeholder forums
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Carrying out site visits to inspect works against approved drawings and specifications
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Maintaining records of applications, financial income, bonds and deposits
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Reviewing invoices, payment allocations and supporting budget monitoring
What we're looking for:
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Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC (Degree level or equivalent preferred) in Civil or Highway Engineering / Transportation
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At least 2 years' post-graduate experience
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Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects, including technical audits and adoption processes
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Solid working knowledge of highways and transport policy and legislation
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Understanding of health and safety legislation within construction
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Experience supervising contractors
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Excellent customer care, and written and verbal communication skills
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Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around the local area daily
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
What's on offer:
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£42,000 salary
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Hybrid working arrangement
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The chance to work on varied, high-impact infrastructure and development projects
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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
