Our client, a leader in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer (Development Management) to join their team in Essex. This permanent, full-time role is focused on ensuring the design and construction of developers' highway infrastructure works meet the standards required by the Highway Authority for adoption as public highways.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Highway Authority with consultations with the Local Planning Authority for proposed developments
Agree detailed designs and ensure planning permission conditions/obligations are met
Attend/Chair meetings and address site/design queries promptly
Undertake extensive stakeholder liaison both internally and externally
Ensure statutory processes are followed when necessary
Instruct legal agreements to adopt developers' infrastructure works as public highways
Provide timely and accurate advice on highway-related matters to various parties
Manage and provide technical direction to team members on all aspects of highway services

Job Requirements:

Educated to degree level in a related subject or equivalent proven experience in highways and/or transportation
Evidence of continuing professional development, ideally with membership in a professional institution such as CIHT
Detailed knowledge of Highway Legislation, design procedures, and relevant engineering techniques
Expertise in national guidance, legislation, and regulations relating to highway schemes, particularly the Highway Act 1980 and CDM 2015
In-depth understanding and experience with Health and Safety legislation
Strong ability to build collaborative networks and partnerships for joint delivery
Demonstrated project management experience with familiarity in project management tools and Microsoft applications

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional development and training
Hybrid working environment with regular office and site visits
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Employee benefits package
If you have significant experience in highway engineering and are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in Essex