Highway Engineer in Uxbridge

A challenging and exciting opportunity for a Development Management Highway Management has arisen within the Council's Transport Planning and Development Team. The role of the postholder will be to provide highway comments upon development proposals. Hillingdon is an outer London borough and the second largest by area. It includes suburban and rural neighbourhoods which sit alongside densely built‑up urban areas akin to inner London. Uxbridge is the main town centre, served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. The borough hosts major national and international transport assets most notably Heathrow Airport which is the focus of expansion proposals. These excellent transport connections make Hillingdon an attractive place to live and invest, but also place increasing pressure on the road, bus and rail networks.

Representing the Highway Authority, the post holder will advise the Local Planning Authority whether development proposals are acceptable in highway/transport terms considering all impacts such as highway capacity, road safety, parking. The post holder will identify planning conditions and/or measures to address any problems identified to make the development acceptable in highway and transportation terms. Working with the developer and planning team, the postholder will explore alternative or amended layouts where necessary, ensuring that proposals contribute positively to the built environment. Where necessary, the postholder will also be expected to negotiate 1990 Town and Country Planning Act s.106 contributions to make a development acceptable in highway terms and work with colleagues to put in place highway works under 1980 Highways Act s.278 and s.38 agreements. The postholder will objectively balance the need for new jobs and homes without contributing to further problems on the transport network which at times is already approaching capacity. We guarantee that the work will be challenging, varied and rewarding.

The post holder will be someone with a genuine interest and thorough understanding of land use and transport planning, specifically the transport impacts of new developments. They will be able to interpret and apply development plan policies, be familiar with and confident working with technical information, relevant legislation and guidance. The post holder will be somebody that is prepared to take responsibility and is able to manage their workload themselves, prioritising competing demands on their time and seamlessly moving between tasks. As part of the Council’s fee‑earning pre‑application service, you will also provide developers with professional guidance on highway and transport matters at the earliest stages of scheme development.

The role requires a professional with excellent communication skills including the ability to negotiate with developers, draft written reports, present items at Committee, provide information to Council Members and work with colleagues from across the Council. There may also be opportunities to project manage transportation schemes funded by the Transport for London Local Implementation Plan budget and s.106 agreements. Other possible work areas may include reviewing policies to be contained in the new Local Plan and contributing to studies to determine the impact of airport expansion.

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work‑life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefit – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.