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Job Description

Senior Engineer – Highways & Development Control (Contract)

We’re recruiting a Senior Engineer (Highways & Development Control) for a hybrid contract role in London, starting January 2026.

This role sits within a Highways Development Control team and would suit someone with strong local authority experience who is confident acting as a statutory consultee on planning applications.

Key responsibilities:

Reviewing and responding to planning applications with transport impact

Acting as statutory consultee for highways and transport matters

Authorising and monitoring highway works, including S278 / S38 agreements

Supporting construction management plans, travel plans, and highways adoption

Deputising for senior management when required

Working closely with planners, developers, and internal stakeholders

Delivering a high standard of customer and stakeholder engagement

Key requirements:

Proven experience in Highways Development Control within a UK local authority

Strong knowledge of S278 / S38, planning processes, and highways adoption

Ability to manage multiple applications and stakeholder relationships

Full UK driving licence

Eligible to work in the UK

Willing to undergo DBS (or already hold one)

Contract details:

Start: January 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 36 per week

IR35: Inside

Work pattern: Hybrid

Location: London

If you’re a Senior or Principal-level Highways / Development Control Engineer looking for a short-term contract where you can add immediate value, I’d be keen to speak.

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