Development Control Engineer

Our client is seeking a Development Control Engineer on a contract basis to join their dynamic team. This crucial role involves providing highway and development advice to support the planning service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the statutory consultee, providing advice and written responses on highway planning and development matters in compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
• Preparing and managing legal agreements under the Highways Act 1980, including:
  • Section 38 agreements for the adoption of infrastructure.
  • Section 278 agreements for improvement works within the adopted highway.
  • Section 116 stopping up of the adopted highway to enable developments.
• Providing highway advice at planning committees when required.
• Managing the financial aspects of Highways Agreements.
• Maintaining the authority's highway adoption records and managing street naming and numbering.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in development control within the HTP sector.
• Understanding of the Highways Act 1980 and relevant planning legislation.
• Ability to prepare and manage legal agreements related to highway and development projects.
• Knowledge of the Tees Valley Design Guide, DMRB, and Manual for Streets II.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

If you are an experienced Development Control Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity in the Highways and Transportation sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dedicated team.