Job summary

This pivotal role centres around the oversight of developer-funded highway works, ensuring they adhere to both planning consents and county council policies.

Key skills required for this role

Highways Development Management , Strategic , Line Management

Important

Our client, seeks a Development Management Senior Engineer committed to shaping the future of highways.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management and implementation of highway works related to approved planning consistencies, ensuring compliance with obligations and council policies.
• Collaborate in the formulation and enforcement of transportation policies, strategies, and operational practices aimed at securing economic and community benefits.
• Oversee specific programme budgets to maximise efficiency and value, ensuring delivery within agreed financial, temporal, and quality frameworks.
• Facilitate consultations, agree on detailed design plans, and ensure alignment with planning permission conditions through constructive liaison with the Local Planning Authority.
• Actively involve in extensive stakeholder engagement, providing necessary consultations and advice to local government bodies and the public on highway-related matters.
• Coordinate and deliver legal agreements to integrate developers' infrastructure works into the public highway estate.
• Offer guidance and leadership to the team, elevating the quality and effectiveness of highway services provided.

Job Requirements:

• RQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Civil Engineering) or equivalent professional experience, preferably augmented by membership in institutions like CIHT.
• Expertise in Highway Legislation, including the Highway Act 1980 and CDM 2015, backed by a robust understanding of design procedures and standards.
• Proven experience with all applicable Health and Safety legislation related to highway engineering and construction.
• Strong project management skills, with proficiency in relevant software and project management tools.
• Excellent ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in the highway and transportation sector.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to significantly influence major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Access to continuous professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive renumeration package reflecting the importance of the role within the sector.
• Dynamic team environment where innovative ideas and proactive engagement are encouraged.

If you are an experienced professional in highway and transportation development seeking a substantive position that combines technical expertise with strategic policy implementation, we invite you to apply now. This role offers a unique platform to contribute to essential public projects and to attain personal career goals within a supportive and progressive environment.