Senior Engineer - Highways

Halton Borough Council is recruiting for an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to provide professional leadership, specialist advice and guidance across a range of highways and development control matters.Working closely with the Service Manager, you will play a key role in leading the Council''s highways development control process, providing expert technical advice and ensuring that highway infrastructure proposals meet the required standards and support the Council''s wider objectives.About the roleAs Principal Highways Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Leading responses to planning application consultations and providing specialist advice on modelling and highway scheme design.Evaluating infrastructure design and construction proposals submitted to the Council by developers, contractors and other third parties.Leading, managing, coordinating and implementing the highways development control process.Preparing briefs and assisting with the supervision and management of consultants undertaking contracted work on behalf of the Council.Consulting and liaising with elected Members, partner organisations, stakeholders and members of the public on matters relating to the service.Working closely with internal and external colleagues to ensure effective coordination of maintenance schemes with a cross-boundary and City Region reach.Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and professional practices.Preparing clear and ..... full job details .....