Senior Engineer - Transport Development Control
 
This Local Highway Authority is undergoing significant growth, with ambitious housing and employment targets set to transform the region over the coming decades. At the heart of this change sits the Transport Development Control team, ensuring that development is supported by safe, sustainable and future-ready transport solutions.
 
We are now seeking a Senior Engineer - Transport Development Control to play a key role in assessing and advising on the transport impacts of planning applications across the authority.
 
The Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will act as a technical authority on transport and highways matters within the planning process.
Key responsibilities include:
·Providing specialist transport and highways advice on planning applications of all scales
·Assessing proposals against local and national policy, technical standards and best practice
·Ensuring the safety, accessibility and sustainability of transport networks for all users
·Working closely with developers, internal teams and external stakeholders to agree appropriate mitigation measures
·Negotiating developer-funded transport contributions in line with CIL guidance
·Presenting evidence at planning appeals, public inquiries and committees
·Producing technical reports, analysing complex datasets and delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations
·Monitoring performance and supporting continuous improvement of systems and processes
·Assisting in the management and development of the wider team, where appropriate
 
About You
·Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Transport Planning, Highway Engineering or a related discipline
·Proven experience in UK planning and development control from a transport or highways perspective
·Strong understanding of highway and transport infrastructure design, operation and policy
·Experience contributing to the development of transport-related processes and procedures
·Confident working with complex data, supported by strong IT, analytical and numeracy skills
·Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and remain adaptable
·Comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders, including senior officers and elected members
 
Why Apply?
·Influence major development projects and long-term transport strategy
·Work within a progressive Local Authority environment
·Enjoy genuine career development opportunities
·Access a strong public-sector benefits package including flexible working
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on 02393 876006. 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on 02393 876006 for more information.  
 
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