Group Engineer Highway Development Management 

£42,683.00 to £45,591.00, 37 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced highway engineer to join and manage our successful Highways team.

There will be opportunities to lead, manage and support a wide range of development related work, notably responsibility for providing advice on the highway implications of planning applications, including pre-application advice; securing Section 38 and 278 highway agreements; developing innovative, practical transport initiatives to deliver transport infrastructure to support sustainable economic development, housing growth, new local and neighbourhood plans; as well as working with a range of partners and organisations to support sustainable travel and create safe, healthy and people friendly places.

If you have experience, knowledge and a keen interest in highways development management, place making and sustainable development, along with leadership skills we would like to hear from you. Contact Neville Ford Service Manager Planning and Transportation Policy for an informal discussion or enquiries Mobile Tel: 07825 174 233 Office: 01924 306617.

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