Development Control Engineer

Development Control Engineer Salary: £42,000 | Hybrid Working | Colindale Are you a highways engineer looking to take the next step in development control? We're seeking a Development Control Engineer to join a busy Highways Development Management team, playing a lead role in assessing transport infrastructure proposals and highway impacts of planning applications. This is a great opportunity to build your technical and stakeholder management skills while deputising for a Senior Development Control Engineer and gaining exposure to high-profile infrastructure schemes. What you'll be doing: * Processing highway applications and providing technical approval under S38, S184 and S278 of the Highways Act 1980 * Handling Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences and Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990 * Advising on the highway impacts of new planning applications * Negotiating legal agreements with Legal Services and third parties relating to new and existing roads * Preparing cost estimates for highway works tied to development schemes * Representing the Highway Authority at meetings with developers, technical groups and stakeholder forums * Carrying out site visits to inspect works against approved drawings and specifications * Maintaining records of applications, financial income, bonds and deposits * Reviewing invoices, payment allocations and supporting budget monitoring What we're looking for: * Qualified to a minimum of ONC/HNC (Degree level or equivalent preferred) in Civil or Highway Engineering / Transportation * At least 2 years' post-graduate experience * Extensive experience managing S38 and S278 projects, including technical audits and adoption processes * Solid working knowledge of highways and transport policy and legislation * Understanding of health and safety legislation within construction * Experience supervising contractors * Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines * Excellent customer care, and written and verbal communication skills * Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel around the local area daily * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) What's on offer: * £42,000 salary * Hybrid working arrangement * The chance to work on varied, high-impact infrastructure and development projects * A supportive, collaborative team environment If you're ready to bring your highways expertise to a role with real variety and responsibility, we'd love to hear from you