Development Control Engineer

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:

• Processing highway applications and providing technical approval under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980
• Handling Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences and Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Advising on the highway impacts of new planning applications
• Negotiating legal agreements with Legal Services and third parties relating to new and existing roads
• Preparing cost estimates for highway works tied to development schemes
• Representing the Highway Authority at meetings with developers, technical groups and stakeholder forums
• Carrying out site visits to inspect works against approved drawings and specifications
• Maintaining records of applications, financial income, bonds and deposits
• Reviewing invoices, payment allocations and supporting budget monitoring

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC (Degree level or equivalent preferred) in Civil or Highway Engineering / Transportation
• At least 2 years' post-graduate experience
• Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects, including technical audits and adoption processes
• Solid working knowledge of highways and transport policy and legislation
• Understanding of health and safety legislation within construction
• Experience supervising contractors
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer care, and written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around the local area daily
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

What's on offer:

• £42,000 salary
• Hybrid working arrangement
• The chance to work on varied, high-impact infrastructure and development projects
• 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.