Engineer Traffic Schemes

Grade & Salary

Grade 6- £39276- £42771pa

Job Title

Experienced Engineer – Development Control & Highway Schemes

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to primarily support development control, including planning applications and Highway Legal Agreements. In addition, the successful applicant may support the delivery of highways, traffic, and parking schemes.

Reporting to a Senior Engineer and/or the Schemes Manager, you will support the Senior Engineer in leading development control activities by reviewing and responding to planning applications and leading on Highway Legal Agreements (S278 and S38). This role also involves contributing to a range of engineering projects for traffic and parking schemes, including budget assistance, certificate preparation, final accounts, cost statements, and delivery of commissioned works.

You will work closely with colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders, demonstrating an innovative approach to problem solving and effective relationship management. Occasional work outside normal office hours may be required, including site visits, meetings, and monitoring works, up to 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess highway and development-related applications and licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Carry out technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to ensure compliance with current standards and specifications.
• Liaise with Legal Services, developers, stakeholders, and public sector partners on highway development schemes and associated agreements.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, attend meetings, and represent the Highway Authority where required.
• Assist with traffic and parking scheme projects, including budgeting, certificate preparation, final accounts, and cost statements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a development control environment preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with budgets and supporting financial reporting.
• Background in highways, traffic, and parking services.
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Recognised professional engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience.

Additional Requirements

The role will involve site visits in varying weather conditions and timescales; suitable transport arrangements are the responsibility of the post holder.

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