Introduction
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer in Transport Planning to join their Development Control Team. In this role, you will support the Highways Development Control Manager in delivering all highways and development control management. This includes acting as a statutory consultee for planning applications with transport impact, authorising and monitoring highway works, and ensuring customer service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Process a full range of planning application consultations, from small developments to major regeneration schemes.
- Handle highway applications associated with development control, including S184, S38, and S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980.
- Provide input on transportation, traffic, highway, and parking issues, particularly for major sites and areas of strategic significance.
- Ensure land use and transport policies are integrated and provide transport input to Local Development Framework and other plans.
- Maximise financial contributions from development to mitigate the impact on local highway networks and transport systems.
- Scope the requirement for traffic surveys and transport impact studies for planning application assessments.
- Review technical documents and studies, make professional judgements, and request additional work where necessary.
- Attend Planning Committees and pre-application meetings, providing advice on highway matters associated with planning applications.
Job Requirements
- Significant experience in highways development control and transport planning.
- Experience in processing planning applications and highway applications.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Highways Act 1980 and relevant planning legislation.
- Ability to provide professional advice and technical support on highway design and construction issues.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and financial responsibilities.
- Proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Financial Responsibilities
- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records to monitor and maintain relevant budgets.
- Assess and review development works to ensure they meet budget criteria.
- Review and manage deposits, bonds, fees, invoices, and payment allocations.
- Support the reporting of financial statistics and performance for monthly reporting.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Abide by the health and safety policy and associated arrangements.
- Complete mandatory health and safety training.
- Monitor health and safety compliance and take action where necessary.
- Lead by example and ensure sufficient resources are allocated to managing risk.
If you are a highly motivated engineer with a passion for transport planning and development control, apply now to join our client's team and contribute to the growth and improvement of their services.
