Senior Highway Engineer (Development Management)

This is a permanent, full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to work in partnership with the county council.

• Assist the Highway Authority with consultations with the Local Planning Authority for proposed developments.
• Agree detailed designs and ensure planning permission conditions/obligations are met.
• Attend/Chair meetings and respond to site/design queries in a timely manner.
• Undertake extensive stakeholder liaison (both internal and external).
• Ensure statutory processes are followed as required.
• Instruct legal agreements to allow developer infrastructure works to be adopted as public highway.
• Provide timely and accurate advice on highway-related matters to County Councillors, District Members, Parish Councils, and the general public.
• Manage and provide technical direction for team members regarding all aspects of the highway service.

• Experience in development management, highway engineering, and development control.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject or proven experience in highways and/or transportation.
• Expert knowledge in relevant professional areas, with membership of a professional institution such as CIHT being desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of Highway Legislation, relevant design procedures, standards, and good practice.
• In-depth understanding of national guidance, legislation, and regulations relating to highway scheme design and implementation, particularly the Highway Act 1980 and CDM 2015.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to build collaborative and influential networks and partnerships.
• Demonstrable project management experience and proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft applications.

• Hybrid-working arrangement with regular attendance in Chelmsford and site visits as needed.
• Opportunity to work on significant highway infrastructure projects within a collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive and engaging workplace culture.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you are an experienced Highway Engineer looking for a new and challenging opportunity in the field of development management, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s dynamic team.