Senior Highways Development Control Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (flexible/hybrid working available)
Location: North West London
Salary: Up to £56,000 (depending on experience)

Overview of the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Highways Development Control Engineer to join a local authority's Development Control function. This position is well suited to a technically strong professional with a solid background in highways, planning processes, and stakeholder liaison.

Working closely with the Highways Development Control Manager, you will play a key role in fulfilling the council's statutory consultee duties on planning applications that impact transport and infrastructure. The role also involves overseeing highway-related works, managing agreements through to adoption, and contributing to the ongoing development and financial sustainability of the service. You will also step in for the Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the council's statutory consultee on planning applications with transport implications
• Review, approve, and oversee highway works linked to developments, including pre-application input, construction traffic management plans, and travel plans
• Manage and progress legal agreements relating to highway works through to completion and adoption
• Support initiatives aimed at growing the service and generating external income streams
• Provide cover for the Highways Development Control Manager when necessary
• Assist in maintaining and developing highways development control policies within Planning Services
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver a high standard of customer service across all interactions

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be proactive, knowledgeable, and confident in managing highways development control matters. You should ideally demonstrate:

• In-depth understanding of highways development control and the planning system
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging a range of stakeholders
• Ability to take on leadership responsibilities and support service delivery
• Experience or awareness of income generation and service improvement initiatives
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• A permanent opportunity within a local authority environment, influencing highways and transport development
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• A senior-level role with scope to lead and deputise
• Involvement in service improvement and innovation initiatives
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

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