Principal Engineer (Highway Development)
Location: Halton, Cheshire
Salary: £40,221 - £43,421 per annum
The Council has ambitious plans to deliver a local plan that provides a platform for future generations. To achieve this at pace, there is an organisational commitment to build operational capacity across a number of service areas.
As a result, they have a range of exciting career opportunities in roles that will directly contribute to the growth and development of the local area.
By taking on one of these roles, you'll be at the centre of the action - revitalising neighbourhoods, developing new public spaces, delivering on their sustainability priorities, and improving infrastructure.
The Role
The Highway Development Team ensure the quality, safety and sustainability of the Highways and Transport infrastructure serving new developments.
As a Principal Engineer Highway Development, you will be required to oversee the effective delivery of the Council's highways and transportation development control statutory consultee role, highway asset management and other statutory Highway Authority functions. You will provide professional leadership, advice and guidance on a range of schemes, particularly those proposed by developers as part of the planning process.
Skills and Qualifications
- You will have degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or transport related discipline, along with a detailed and up to date knowledge of appropriate legislation and design standards.
- You will have the required skills to analyse developers' submissions, including transport assessments in detail, working with developers to achieve high standards of development, negotiate developer contributions and obligations to transport schemes, and protect the Council's interests.
Benefits
All of their colleagues at Halton have made a positive commitment to delivering great outcomes for their communities. In addition to working with a great team, you will have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years' service)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Free car parking at HBC sites
- Access to a range of discount schemes
- Access to a car leasing scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The Council want to ensure that their communities are represented across their workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. They are committed to making their recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that they can make this the best possible experience for you.